In the armies and among every ten men there is one of more life, of more heart, or at least of more authority, who with his courage, with words and by example keeps the others firm and disposed to fight.

In the armies and among every ten men there is one of more life, of more heart, or at least of more authority, who with his courage, with words and by example keeps the others firm and disposed to fight.

There is nothing more important than appearing to be religious.

Only those means of security are good, are certain, are lasting, that depend on yourself and your own vigor.

In our own days we have seen no princes accomplish great results save those who have been accounted miserly.

And above all you ought to guard against leading an army to fight which is afraid or which is not confident of victory. For the greatest sign of an impending loss is when one does not believe one can win.

Wisdom consists of knowing how to distinguish the nature of trouble, and in choosing the lesser evil.