To Know How To Disguise Is The

I Have Never Had Any [enemies] Other Than Those Of The State.

Nothing Is As Dangerous For The State As Those Who Would Govern Kingdoms With Maxims Found In Books.

Never Write A Letter And Never Destroy One.

If God Forbade Drinking, Would He Have Made Wine So Good?

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