Whence it may be noted that in taking a state the conqueror must arrange to commit all injuries at once and follow them up every day, so that by not repeating them he may be able to assure men and win them over by benefits.
The Prince, political philosophy
The Prince, Chapter VIII: Concerning Those Who Have Obtained a Principality by Wickedness
1532
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"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"Men are so simple and yield so readily to the necessities of the moment that he who deceives will always find someone who will let himself be deceived."
Controversial"He who is not a friend to the new order of things must be an enemy to it."
Controversial"To conquer a people, and then not to live among them, is to lose them."
Controversial"He who blinds himself to reality must prepare to be destroyed."
Humorous