A prince who is not himself wise cannot be well advised.
The Prince, political philosophy
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"War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms."
Strange & Unusual"The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws."
Humorous"The end justifies the means."
Humorous"For where the fear of God is wanting, it is inevitable that the kingdom will come to ruin, or that it will be sustained by the fear of a prince, which will supply the want of religion."
Controversial"A prince must be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves."
Humorous