Whoever is the cause of another becoming powerful, is ruined himself.
Forgiveness proceeds from a generous soul.
The wish to acquire is in truth very natural and common, and men always do so when they can.but when they cannot do so, yet wish to do so by any means, then there is folly and blame.
There is nothing more important than appearing to be religious.
A battle that you win cancels all your mistakes.
That prince is highly esteemed who conveys this impression of himself, and he who is highly esteemed is not easily conspired against; for, provided it is well known that he is an excellent man and revered by his people, he can only be attacked with difficulty.