The innovator has for enemies all who have done well under the old, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new.
Niccolo MachiavelliHe who would foresee what is to happen should look to what has happened: for all that is has its counterpart in time past.
Niccolo MachiavelliThe prince must consider, as has been in part said before, how to avoid those things which will make him hated or contemptible; and as often as he shall have succeeded he will have fulfilled his part, and he need not fear any danger in other reproaches.
Niccolo MachiavelliA prince ought to have two fears, one from within, on account of his subjects, the other from without, on account of external powers.
Niccolo Machiavelli