I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men to abstain from threats and insulting words toward anyone, for neither diminishes the strength of the enemy.
Niccolo MachiavelliFor as good habits of the people require good laws to support them, so laws, to be observed, need good habits on the part of the people.
Niccolo MachiavelliWhen they remain in garrison, soldiers are maintained with fear and punishment; when they are then led to war, with hope and reward.
Niccolo Machiavelli