For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against.
Niccolo MachiavelliHe who becomes a Prince through the favour of the people should always keep on good terms with them; which it is easy for him to do, since all they ask is not to be oppressed
Niccolo MachiavelliThe chief foundations of all states, new as well as old or composite, are good laws and good arms.
Niccolo Machiavelli