That Taunts and Abuse breed hatred against him who uses them, without yielding him any advantage XXVII.

That prudent Princes and Republics should be content to have obtained a victory; for, commonly, when they are not, their victory turns to defeat XXVIII.

That to neglect the redress of Grievances, whether public or private, is dangerous for a Prince or Commonwealth XXIX.

That Fortune obscures the minds of Men when she would not have them hinder her designs XXX.

That really powerful Princes and Commonwealths do not buy Friendships with money, but with their valour and the fame of then prowess XXXI.