That the People, deceived by a false show of advantage, often desire what would be their ruin; and that large hopes and brave promises easily move them LIV.

Of the boundless authority which a great man may use to restrain an excited Multitude LV.

That the Government is easily carried on in a City wherein the body of the People is not corrupted: and that a Princedom is impossible where equality prevails, and a Republic where it does not LVI.

That when great calamities are about to befall a City or Country, signs are seen to presage, and seers arise who foretell them LVII.

That the People are strong collectively, but individually weak LVIII.