A prince must not have any other object nor any other thought… but war, its institutions, and its discipline; because that is the only art befitting one who commands.

The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves.

Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.

I desire to go to Hell and not to Heaven. In the former I shall enjoy the company of popes, kings and princes, while in the latter are only beggars, monks and apostles

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.

A government which does not trust its citizens to be armed is not itself to be trusted.

Men are so stupid and concerned with their present needs, they will always let themselves be deceived.

It is just as difficult and dangerous to try to free a people that wants to remain servile as it is to enslave a people that wants to remain free.

Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number who are not good.

A sign of intelligence is an awareness of one's own ignorance.

Power is the pivot on which everything hinges. He who has the power is always right; the weaker is always wrong.

I know now, just quite howMy life and love might still go onIn your heart, in your mindI'll stay with you for all of time.

Claiming that you are what you are not will obscure the strengths you do have while destroying your credibility.

I've always been that person: If it gets into my head, I've got to do it until I get it perfect - a perfectionist's attitude.

Individuals who attempt to please and individuals who become angry both have authority issues.

There was something awful about terror trapped behind silence.

Anyone can quit, but it takes a strong, committed person not to quit when times are tough.

You know, if my life was a horse, I’d shoot it. (Susan)

If you have a sense of style and purpose and will you don't want to compromise.

One man loved the pilgrim soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face.

My politics are of a practical kind - the integrity of the country, the supremacy of the Federal government, an honorable peace, or none at all.