Appear As You May Wish To Be

War Brings Out Thieves And Peace Hangs Them.

Where The Very Safety Of The Country Depends Upon The Resolution To Be Taken, No Consideration Of Justice Or Injustice, Humanity Or Cruelty, Nor Of Glory Or Of Shame, Should Be Allowed To Prevail. But Putting All Other Considerations Aside, The Only Question Should Be: What Course Will Save The Life And Liberty Of The Country?

It Is Much Safer For The Prince To Be Feared Than Loved, But He Ought To Avoid Making Himself Hated.

A Sign Of Intelligence Is An Awareness Of One's Own Ignorance.

Men Shrink Less From Offending One Who Inspires Love Than One Who Inspires Fear.