It is not titles that honour men, but men that honour titles.

It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.

So long as the great majority of men are not deprived of either property or honor, they are satisfied

Verträge bricht man um des Nutzens willen.

Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer.

… to a Prince who wants to do great things, it is necessary to learn to deceive.