Men in general judge more by the sense of sight than by the sense of touch, because everyone can see but few can test by feeling. Everyone sees what you seem to be, few know what you really are; and those few do not dare take a stand against the general opinion.

With difficulty he is beaten who can estimate his own forces and those of his enemy.

You must never believe that the enemy does not know how to conduct his own affairs. Indeed, if you want to be deceived less and want to bear less danger, the more the enemy is weak or the less the enemy is cautious, so much more must you esteem him.

It is a foolish prince who entrusts the safety of his lands to hired men.

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.

In conclusion, the arms of others either fall from your back, or they weigh you down, or they bind you fast.

Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.