Where princes are concerned, a man who is able to do good is as dangerous and almost as criminal as a man who intends to do evil.

There are no small steps in great affairs.

The most mistrustful are often the greatest dupes.

A man who does not trust himself will never really trust anybody.

Nothing sways the stupid more than arguments they can't understand.

Of all the passions, fear weakens judgment most.

Timorous minds are much more inclined to deliberate than to resolve.