Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEO love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.
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The argument of the strongest is always the best.
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In this world we must help one another.
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Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.
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Is not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
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O tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu.
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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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Still people are dangerous.
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The more wary you are of danger, the more likely you are to meet it.
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Love cries victory when the tears of a woman become the sole defence of her virtue.
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He knows the universe and does not know himself.
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It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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All roads lead to Rome, but our antagonists think we should choose different paths.
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The good, we do it; the evil, that is fortune; man is always right, and destiny always wrong.
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