Men are more apt to forget the death of their father than the loss of their patrimony.
The Prince, political philosophy
The Prince, Chapter XVII: Cruelty and Clemency, and Whether it is Better to be Loved or Feared
1532
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"For he who is not strong enough to protect himself must seek protection from others."
Controversial"If a prince wants to maintain his rule, he must learn how not to be virtuous, and to make use of this or not, according to need."
Shocking"It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver."
Strange & Unusual"I say that there are three kinds of brains: one that understands things by itself, one that can appreciate what others understand, and one that understands neither by itself nor through others."
Humorous"It is necessary for a prince wishing to hold his own to know how to do wrong, and to make use of it or not according to necessity."
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