It is necessary for him who lays out a state and arranges laws for it to presuppose that all men are bad, and that they will use their malignity of mind whenever they have a free opportunity to do so.
The Prince, political philosophy
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"He who conquers a province in a foreign country, and does not establish his residence there, is in great danger of losing it."
Controversial"It is much safer to be feared than loved."
Shocking"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"Therefore a prince, not being able to use this virtue of liberality in such a way that it may be recognized, except to his cost, a wise prince ought not to mind the reputation of being a miser."
Controversial"In the actions of men, and especially of princes, from which there is no appeal, the end justifies the means."
Shocking