The End Of The Republic Is To

For He Who Innovates Will Have For His Enemies All Those Who Are Well Off Under The Existing Order Of Things, And Only Lukewarm Supporters In Those Who Might Be Better Off Under The New.

Prudence Therefore Consists In Knowing How To Distinguish Degrees Of Disadvantage.

...the Incredulity Of Mankind, Who Do Not Truly Believe In Anything New Until They Have Had Actual Experience Of It.

Republics Have A Longer Life And Enjoy Better Fortune Than Principalities, Because They Can Profit By Their Greater Internal Diversity. They Are The Better Able To Meet Emergencies.

...it Behooves Us To Adapt Oneself To The Times If One Wants To Enjoy Continued Good Fortune.