Therefore it is unnecessary for a prince to have all the good qualities I have enumerated, but it is very necessary to appear to have them.

In war, discipline can do more than fury.

One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others.

Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

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

It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.

Good order and discipline in any army are to be depended upon more than courage alone.