...it is a sneaking piece of cowardice for authors to put feigned names to their works, as if, like bastards of their brain, they were afraid to own them.

Nowadays the rage for possession has got to such a pitch that there is nothing in the realm of nature, whether sacred or profane, out of which profit cannot be squeezed.

A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit.

A good prince will tax as lightly as possible those commodities which are used by the poorest members of society: grain, bread, beer, wine, clothing, and all other staples without which human life could not exist.

Prevention is better than cure.

Do not be guilty of possessing a library of learned books while lacking learning yourself.

The more ignorant, reckless and thoughtless a doctor is, the higher his reputation soars even amongst powerful princes.