Machiavelli — "Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times."

"A prince must have no other object, no other thought, nor take anything else for his art, but war and its orders and discipline."

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

"Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number of men who are not good."

"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."

"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."