A prince must not have any other object nor any other thoughtโฆ but war, its institutions, and its discipline; because that is the only art befitting one who commands.
Niccolo MachiavelliOnly those means of security are good, are certain, are lasting, that depend on yourself and your own vigor.
Niccolo MachiavelliIt is the duty of a man of honor to teach others the good which he has not been able to do himself because of the malignity of the times, that this good finally can be done by another more loved in heaven.
Niccolo MachiavelliSince the handling of arms is a beautiful spectacle, it is delightful to young men.
Niccolo Machiavelli