For the great majority of mankind are satisfied with appearances, as though they were realities, and are often even more influenced by the things that seem than by those that are.
The Prince, political philosophy
The Prince, Chapter XVIII: How Princes Should Keep Faith
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"I say that there are three kinds of brains: one that understands things by itself, one that can appreciate what others understand, and one that understands neither by itself nor through others."
Humorous"Men are generally so simple and so ready to obey present necessities, that one who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived."
Shocking"He who is the cause of another becoming powerful is ruined."
Humorous"The people, when they are not restrained by fear, are always ready to commit every kind of excess."
Humorous"A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise."
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