When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred.

For without invention, no one was ever a great man in his own trade.

One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others.

Few men are brave by nature, but good discipline and experience make many so.

Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are, and those few dare not oppose themselves to the opinion of the many, who have the majesty of the state to defend them.

Is it better to be loved or feared?

One must consider the final result