01c. 1498 AD... By disarming, you at once give offense, since you show your subjects that you distrust them, either as doubting their courage, or as doubting their fidelity, each of which imputations begets hatred against you.Niccolò Machiavelli / quote ↗
02c. 1498 AD... On the whole, the best fortress you can have, is in not being hated by your subjects. If they hate you no fortress will save you...Niccolò Machiavelli / quote ↗
