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.
The Prince, political philosophy
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.
The Prince, political philosophy
The Prince, Chapter XIV: That Which Concerns a Prince on the Subject of the Art of War
1532
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"God does not want to do everything, so as not to deprive us of our free will and part of the glory that belongs to us."
Shocking"The Romans, in order to hold Capua, Alba, and Ostia, did not destroy them, but gave them their own laws and left them free, and they did not hold them without difficulty."
Humorous"In every city these two opposite parties are to be found, arising from the desire of the people to be not oppressed, and the desire of the nobles to oppress."
Shocking"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"War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms."
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