Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
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Fortune is a woman, and therefore friendly to the young, who with audacity command her.Niccoló Machiavelli
Whoever conquers a free town and does not demolish it commits a great error and may expect to be ruined himself.
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Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets have been destroyed.
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The prince who relies upon their words, without having otherwise provided for his security, is ruined for friendships that are won by awards, and not by greatness and nobility of soul, although deserved, yet are not real, and cannot be depended upon in time of adversity.
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Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.
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It is often found that modesty and humility not only do no good, but are positively hurtful, when they are shown to the arrogant who have taken up a prejudice against you, either from envy or from any other cause.
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