#machiavelli

#machiavelli

"Machiavelli's logic was ruthless but sound - once you start explaining yourself, you lower yourself to the level of your accuser. You legitimize the attack."

If an injury has to be done to a man, it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. Most of us can relate to that.

Hereditary states are much less difficult to hold than new states. If such a ruler is ordinarily diligent and competent his government will always be secure.

Independent Powers are small settlements without a true leader on the map, and depending on your chosen path, can involve combat or expansion.