War is just when it is necessary arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms. – Niccolo Machiavelli
One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others. – Niccolo Machiavelli

War is just when it is necessary arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms. – Niccolo Machiavelli
One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others. – Niccolo Machiavelli
There is no avoiding war it can only be postponed to the advantage of others. – Niccolo Machiavelli
War should be the only study of a prince. He should consider peace only as a breathing-time, which gives him leisure to contrive, and furnishes as ability to execute, military plans. – Niccolo Machiavelli