"A prince must have no other object, no other thought, nor take anything else for his art, but war and its orders and discipline; for this is the only art that belongs to him who rules."

"It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles."

"Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception."

"A man who is used to acting with caution, when circumstances require him to act with impetuosity, cannot change his nature."

"A prince must be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves."