He who becomes a Prince through the favour of the people should always keep on good terms with them; which it is easy for him to do, since all they ask is not to be oppressed

Necessities can be many, but the one that is stronger is that which constrains you to win or to die.

To keep your actions and your plans secret always has been a very good thing . .. Marcus Crassus said to one who asked him when he was going to move the army: 'Do you believe that you will be the only one not to hear the trumpet?

The forces of adversaries are more diminished by the loss of those who flee than of those who are killed.

Men are more ready to offend one who desires to be beloved than one who wishes to be feared.

Since the handling of arms is a beautiful spectacle, it is delightful to young men.

One arises from a low to a high station more often by using fraud instead of force.