The princes who have done great things are the ones who have taken little account of their promises.
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 MachiavelliIt is much better to tempt fortune where it can favor you than to see your certain ruin by not tempting it.
Niccolo Machiavelli