A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.
Whereas the law is passionless, passion must ever sway the heart of man.
A likely impossibility is always preferable to an unconvincing possibility.
To appreciate the beauty of a snow flake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.
A friend is another I.
A courageous person is one who faces fearful things as he ought and as reason directs for the sake of what is noble.