It has always been the opinion and judgment of wise men that nothing can be so uncertain as fame or power not founded on its own strength.

Because just as good morals, if they are to be maintained, have need of the laws, so the laws, if they are to be observed, have need of good morals.

The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves.

Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine...We work in the Dark, to serve the Light.

A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.

We have not seen great things done in our time except by those who have been considered mean; the rest have failed.

Make no small plans for they have no power to stir the soul.