The forces of adversaries are more diminished by the loss of those who flee than of those who are killed.

Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

Impetuosity and audacity often achieve what ordinary means fail to achieve.

Men walk almost always in the paths trodden by others, proceeding in their actions by imitation.

In conclusion, the arms of others either fall from your back, or they weigh you down, or they bind you fast.

It is a common failing of man not to take account of tempests during fair weather.

Politics have no relation to morals.