"One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived."

"The wise man does at once what the fool does finally."

"It is better to be impetuous than cautious, because Fortune is a woman, and if you wish to control her, it is necessary to beat and ill-use her."

"One ought never to allow disorders to take their course for the sake of avoiding war, for war is not thereby avoided, but only deferred to your disadvantage."

"A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise."