There is nothing more difficult to take in hand more perilous to conduct or more uncertain in its success than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible, which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against.
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