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- When settling disputes between his subjects, he should ensure that his judgement is irrevocable; and he should be so regarded that no… — Niccolo Machiavelli
- A prince, therefore, must not mind incurring the charge of cruelty for the purpose of keeping his subjects united and confident; for,… — Niccolo Machiavelli
- It makes him hated above all things, as I have said, to be rapacious, and to be a violator of the property… — Niccolo Machiavelli
- It makes him contemptible to be considered fickle, frivolous, effeminate, mean-spirited, irresolute, from all of which a prince should guard himself as… — Niccolo Machiavelli
- A prince ought to have two fears, one from within, on account of his subjects, the other from without, on account of… — Niccolo Machiavelli
- The Autocrat of all the Russias will resign his crown, and proclaim his subjects free republicans sooner than will our American masters… — Abraham Lincoln
- A monarch frequently represents his subjects better that an elected assembly; and if he is a good judge of character he is… — William Ralph Inge
- In imperialism nothing fails like success. If the conqueror oppresses his subjects, they will become fanatical patriots, and sooner or later have… — William Ralph Inge
- Where once a tyrant had to wish that his subjects had but one common neck that he might strangle them all at… — Richard Mitchell
- Therefore, in order not to have to rob his subjects, to be able to defend himself, not to become poor and contemptible,… — Niccolo Machiavelli
- For a prince should have two fears: one, internal concerning his subjects; the other, external, concerning foreign powers. From the latter he… — Niccolo Machiavelli
- Nothing is more durable than the dynasty of Doubt; for he reigns in the hearts of all his people, but gives satisfaction… — Charles Caleb Colton