"It is not the well-being of individuals, but the general good, that makes cities great."

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

"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."

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

"When a prince has once made a reputation, he can easily overcome any enterprise, even if he has little strength."