The wish to acquire more is admittedly a very natural and common thing; and when men succeed in this they are always praised rather than condemned. But when they lack the ability to do so and yet want to acquire more at all costs, they deserve condemnation for their mistakes.
Niccolo MachiavelliFor as laws are necessary that good manners be preserved, so there is need of good manners that law may be maintained.
Niccolo MachiavelliMen shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear.
Niccolo Machiavelli