The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.
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Whoever desires to found a state and give it laws, must start with assuming that all men are bad and ever ready to display their vicious nature, whenever they may find occasion for it.Niccoló Machiavelli
Men are so simple and yield so readily to the desires of the moment that he who will trick will always find another who will suffer to be tricked.
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Politics have no relation to morals.
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Let no one oppose this belief of mine with that well-worn proverb 'He who builds on the people builds on mud.
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He who owes least to fortune is in the strongest position.
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A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.
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