Men are more easily governed through their vices than through their virtues.

There is no Nation however small which had the right to set itself free, that has not rescued itself from the dishonour of obeying the Prince imposed by an enemy in the hour of victory.

I have only one counsel for you - be master.

A beautiful woman like eyes, and a good heart; One is a beautiful thing, and other treasures.

The only victory over love is flight.

You don't govern men who don't have religion, you shoot them.

A book in which there were no lies would be a curiosity.