State Water

Famous quotes containing the words state and/or water:

    It should be noted that when he seizes a state the new ruler ought to determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He should inflict them once and for all, and not have to renew them every day.
    Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527)

    If water is too clear, it will not contain fish; people who are too cautious will never gain wisdom.
    Chinese proverb.