The worse the man the better the soldier. If soldiers be not corrupt they ought to be made so.
We are made weak both by idleness and distrust of ourselves. Unfortunate, indeed, is he who suffers from both. If he is a mere individual he becomes nothing; if he is a king he is lost.
Necessity dominates inclination, will, and right.
When your enemy is doing something wrong, do not interrupt him.
Clever policy consists in making nations believe they are free.
The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance.