In our own days we have seen no princes accomplish great results save those who have been accounted miserly.
Niccolo MachiavelliHence it comes that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets have been destroyed.
Niccolo MachiavelliAll the States and Governments by which men are or ever have been ruled, have been and are either Republics or Princedoms.
Niccolo Machiavelli