A Wise Prince Must Never

You Can Cultivate Taste, As You Can The Intellect. Full Understanding Whets The Appetite And Desire, And, Later, Sharpens The Enjoyment Of Possession.

If You Are Wise, Live As You Can; If You Cannot, Live As You Would.

It Is A Great Piece Of Skill To Know How To Guide Your Luck Even While Waiting For It.

No' And 'yes' Are Words Quickly Said, But They Need A Great Amount Of Thought Before You Utter Them.

Know How To Use Evasion. That Is How Smart People Get Out Of Difficulties.