The greatest remedy that is used against a plan of the enemy is to do voluntarily what he plans that you do by force.

The sinews of war are not gold, but good soldiers; for gold alone will not procure good soldiers, but good soldiers will always procure gold.

God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.

Is it better to be loved or feared?

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.

Among other evils which being unarmed brings you, it causes you to be despised.

Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful.