In conclusion, the arms of others either fall from your back, or they weigh you down, or they bind you fast.

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.

The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.

God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.

Is it better to be loved or feared?

Wisdom consists of knowing how to distinguish the nature of trouble, and in choosing the lesser evil.

It is necessary for a prince wishing to hold his own to know how to do wrong, and to make use of it or not according to necessity.

There are many who think a wise prince ought, when he has the chance, to foment astutely some enmity, so that by suppressing it he will augment his greatness.

Armour belonging to someone else either chops off you or weighs you down or is too tight

A prince need take little account of conspiracies if the people are disposed in his favor.

In darkness, don’t cry, wait for the star to appear.

I have lived one step away from losing my mind for years. I am quick and accurate in spotting unstable streaks in others.

Accept 'what is' they say. What if I don't want to?- Juliette Power

True lovers earn their genius in schools of blood, prophecy and dust.

For those who sincerely seek the truth should not fear the outcome.

Large-budget movies start to lose focus on the story and the actors, and it becomes purely about the visual, or CGI, or framing with the cranes, or whatever it may be.

Patience and perserverance will accomplish more in this world than a brilliant dash. Remember that when something goes wrong.

In fact, we've entered a world which is arguably much more dangerous than [being] eyeball to eyeball with the USSR.

Good girls don't hurt other people's feelings. Good girls are not overly aggressive, competitive, or boastful. Good girls please others. But what good girls are good for is another question.

I like women who look like me. Generally, you're attracted to women who look like you, because the most beautiful thing in nature is your own reflection.