Benefits should be granted little by little, so that they may be better enjoyed.
Niccolo MachiavelliA prince ought to have two fears, one from within, on account of his subjects, the other from without, on account of external powers.
Niccolo MachiavelliI say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse this mercifulness.
Niccolo MachiavelliMen should be either treated generously or destroyed, because they take revenge for slight injuries - for heavy ones they cannot.
Niccolo Machiavelli