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

"It is a common fault of men not to reckon on storms in fair weather."

"He who conquers a province in a foreign country, and does not establish his residence there, is in great danger of losing it."

"If a prince wants to maintain his rule, he must learn how not to be virtuous, and to make use of this or not, according to need."

"Men are won over as much by the love they are given as by the fear they are inspired with."