Never lead your soldiers to battle if you have not first confirmed their spirit and known them to be without fear and ordered; and never test them except when you see that they hope to win.
Niccolo MachiavelliWhen settling disputes between his subjects, he should ensure that his judgement is irrevocable; and he should be so regarded that no one ever dreams of trying to deceive or trick him.
Niccolo MachiavelliMake mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not to suffer.
Niccolo MachiavelliHalf of these aren't even Machiavelli. Some are Plato, Thucydides etc....doesnt anyone check these?
Niccolo Machiavelli