There are three kinds of intellect: one which comprehends by itself; another that discerns what another comprehends; and a third which comprehends neither by itself nor by the showing of another.
The Prince, political philosophy
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"For it can be said of men in general that they are ungrateful, fickle, feigners and dissemblers, shirkers of dangers, eager for gain."
Controversial"A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests."
Strange & Unusual"It is necessary for a prince, if he wishes to maintain himself, to learn how not to be good, and to use this knowledge and not use it, according to the necessity of the case."
Humorous"The best fortress is to be found in the love of the people, for although you may have fortresses, they will not save you if you are hated by the people."
Controversial"A prince must not have any other object nor any other thought… but war, its institutions, and its discipline; because that is the only art befitting one who commands."
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