Men Are Always Averse To Enterprises In

As The Observance Of Divine Institutions Is The Cause Of The Greatness Of Republics, So The Disregard Of Them Produces Their Ruin; For Where The Fear Of God Is Wanting, There The Country Will Come To Ruin, Unless It Be Sustained The Fear Of The Prince, Which Temporarily Supply The Want Of Religion.

Always Assume Incompetence Before Looking For Conspiracy.

The Swiss Are Well Armed And Enjoy Great Freedom.

It Is Better To Be Adventurous Than Cautious, Because Fortune Is A Woman.

Gold Will Not Always Get You Good Soldiers, But Good Soldiers Can Get You Gold.