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.

Any harm you do to a man should be done in such a way that you need not fear his revenge.

Forgiveness proceeds from a generous soul.

Princes should delegate to others the enactment of unpopular measures and keep in their own hands the means of winning favours.

There are three kinds of brains. The one understands things unassisted, the other understands things when shown by others, the third understands neither alone nor with the explanations of others.

Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.

He who builds on the people, builds on the mud