He who desires to found a state and give it laws, must start with the assumption that all men are bad, and ever ready to display their vicious nature, whenever they may find occasion for it.
The Prince, political philosophy
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"For he who is not strong enough to protect himself must seek protection from others."
Controversial"The vulgar are always taken by appearances and by the outcome of a thing; and in the world there are only the vulgar."
Humorous"The common people are always caught by appearances and by the outcome of a thing; and in the world there are only the common people."
Controversial"A prince, therefore, being compelled knowingly to adopt the beast, ought to choose the fox and the lion; because the lion cannot defend himself against snares and the fox cannot defend himself against…"
Shocking"It is not reason but necessity that makes men humble."
Controversial