A prince should suspect everything.
The act of policing is, in order to punish less often, to punish more severely.
Victory is not always winning the battle...but rising every time you fall.
Generals are not to be too scrupulous.
There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest. All great revolutions originate in fear, for the play of interests does not lead to accomplishment.
I can no longer obey; I have tasted command, and I cannot give it up.