Therefore, it is necessary to be a fox to discover the snares and a lion to terrify the wolves

A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.

One must be a fox to recognize traps and a lion to frighten wolves

Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear.

Fear is secured by a dread of punishment.

Never lead your soldiers to battle if you have not first confirmed their spirit and known them to be without fear and ordered; and never test them except when you see that they hope to win.

One never finds anything perfectly pure and ... exempt from danger.