He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.
The Prince, political philosophy
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"It is always necessary to take the lesser evil as good."
Controversial"Since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved."
Strange & Unusual"A prince, therefore, being compelled knowingly to adopt the beast, ought to choose the fox and the lion; because the lion cannot defend himself against snares and the fox cannot defend himself against…"
Shocking"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"It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver."
Strange & Unusual