Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.
Ability and perseverance are the weapons of weakness.
Impetuosity and audacity often achieve what ordinary means fail to achieve.
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
Whoever is the cause of another becoming powerful, is ruined himself.
Whoever desires to found a state and give it laws, must start with assuming that all men are bad and ever ready to display their vicious nature, whenever they may find occasion for it.