Whence it may be noted that in taking a state the conqueror must arrange to commit all injuries at once and follow them up every day, so that by not repeating them he may be able to assure men and win them over by benefits.
The Prince, political philosophy
The Prince, Chapter VIII: Concerning Those Who Have Obtained a Principality by Wickedness
1532
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"A prince, therefore, must not mind incurring the charge of cruelty for the purpose of keeping his subjects united and loyal; for, with a very few examples, he will be more merciful than those who, fro…"
Controversial"Men are more apt to forget the death of their father than the loss of their patrimony."
Controversial"Injuries ought to be done all at one time, so that, being tasted less, they offend less; benefits ought to be given little by little, so that the flavor of them may last longer."
Shocking"For where the fear of God is wanting, it is inevitable that the kingdom will come to ruin, or that it will be sustained by the fear of a prince, which will supply the want of religion."
Controversial"The wise man does at once what the fool does finally."
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