One of the great secrets of the day is to know how to take possession of popular prejudices and passions, in such a way as to introduce a confusion of principles which makes impossible all understanding between those who speak the same language and have the same interests.
Niccolo MachiavelliMake mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not to suffer.
Niccolo MachiavelliWar is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.
Niccolo Machiavelli