A prince of so petty a state would naturally endeavor to oppress his subjects, because his power would be great, while the means of enjoying it or of causing it to be respected would be inconsiderable.
Hain estatu txikiko printze batek mendekoak zapaltzera joko luke berez, botere handia izango lukeelako, eta bitarteko gutxi hartaz gozatzeko, edota hura errespetarazteko.