Author of quotes: Niccolo Machiavelli

However, many believe that a wise sovereign himself should, when circumstances permit, skillfully create enemies for himself, so that, having gained the upper hand over them, appear in even greater greatness. Often, sovereigns, especially new ones, eventually become convinced that people more devoted and useful to them are those whom they did not trust at first. Pandolfo Petrucci, the ruler of Siena, ruled his state, relying more on those whom he had previously doubted than on all others.

Still, I believe that the onslaught of better than cautious, because Fortuna is a woman and who wants her to cope, should bash her and kick - so it can be rather than those who are cold starts. So she, as a woman, is a friend of the young, because they are less cautious, more violent, and with more audacity command her.

Grievances should be applied at once: the less they get the bug, the less hurt; blessings will also be useful to have a little by little to taste as good as possible.

The basic law of all existence is to survive, to survive. You sow tares and hope to grow grain ears.

Minds are of three kinds: the one comprehends all myself; the other can understand what has happened to the first;the third he did not attain and comprehend others can not understand.

Please accept that any solution is doubtful, for it is in order that one to avoid trouble, get into another.

The best fortress is one that is built on love of the people.

Much rather instill fear than to be loved. People are less afraid to hurt the person who had inspired them with love, than one who acted out of fear. Because love is held by the ties of gratitude, but those ties are torn every case for them. The fear is based on fear that never leaves you ever.

People are angry and give the room the bad qualities of your soul every time when they have the opportunity.

Shared adversity is transferred with more patience than the individual.

The mass is not able to establish public order, because the difference of opinions can not understand his good side, but, once experienced a good order on the experience, she will not agree to part with it.

Truly the passion for conquest - it is natural and normal.

Reprehensible mistake committed by any person who ignores its possibilities and aims for conquest at any cost.

The lesser evil should read good.