There are three kinds of intellect: one which comprehends by itself; another that discerns what another comprehends; and a third which comprehends neither by itself nor by the showing of another.
The Prince, political philosophy
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"A prince must be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves."
Humorous"He who conquers a province in a foreign country, and does not establish his residence there, is in great danger of losing it."
Controversial"Men are so simple and yield so readily to the necessities of the moment that he who deceives will always find someone who will let himself be deceived."
Controversial"God does not want to do everything, so as not to deprive us of our free will and part of the glory that belongs to us."
Shocking"In every city these two opposite parties are to be found, arising from the desire of the people to be not oppressed, and the desire of the nobles to oppress."
Shocking