For the great majority of mankind are satisfied with appearances, as though they were realities, and are often even more influenced by the things that seem than by those that are.
The Prince, political philosophy
The Prince, Chapter XVIII: How Princes Should Keep Faith
1532
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"It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver."
Strange & Unusual"There is no other way to guard yourself against flattery than by making men understand that telling you the truth will not offend you."
Strange & Unusual"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"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"Thus it happens in affairs of state, that to try to avoid one trouble often leads to another."
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