"War should be the only study of a prince. He should consider peace only as a breathing-time, which gives him leisure to contrive, and furnishes as ability to execute, military plans."
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There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.
A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.
A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.
A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair.
Before all else, be armed.
Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.
Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.
God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.
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