Did You Think I Was Immortal?

When People Are Too Comfortable, It Is Not Possible To Restrain Them Within The Bounds Of Their Duty? They May Be Compared To Mules Who, Being Accustomed To Burdens, Are Spoilt By Rest Rather Than Labour.

To Mislead A Rival, Deception Is Permissable; One May Use All Means Against His Enemies.

Harshness Towards Individuals Who Flout The Laws And Commands Of The State Is For The Public Good; No Greater Crime Against The Public Interest Is Possible Than To Show Leniency To Those Who Violate It.

Never Write A Letter And Never Destroy One.

First, All Means To Conciliate; Failing That, All Means To Crush.