The best fortress is to be found in the love of the people, for although you may have fortresses, they will not save you if you are hated by the people.
The Prince, political philosophy
The Prince, Chapter XX: Are Fortresses, And Many Other Things to Which Princes Often Resort, Advantageous or Hurtful?
1532
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"In the actions of men, and especially of princes, from which there is no appeal, the end justifies the means."
Shocking"A prince, therefore, must not mind incurring the charge of cruelty for the purpose of keeping his subjects united and loyal; for, with a very few examples, he will be more merciful than those who, fro…"
Controversial"A prince being thus obliged to know well how to act as a beast must imitate the fox and the lion, for the lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves."
Strange & Unusual"One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived."
Strange & Unusual"Therefore it is unnecessary for a prince to have all the good qualities I have enumerated, but it is very necessary to appear to have them."
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