PART II WEALTH
CHAPTER 59
THE SERVICE OF INTELLIGENCE
581. Let the prince understand that Political Science and his Intelligence Corps are the eyes wherewith he seeth.
582. It is the duty of the prince to learn betimes everything that befalleth every man and every day.
583. Behold the prince that learneth not the happenings about him by means of scouts and spies : conquests are not for him.
584. The prince shalt set spies to watch closely the officers of the realm, his own kindred, and his enemies.
585. Behold the man who can wear an unsuspicious appearance, who will not know confusion before any man, and who can guard his secrets from ever leaking out : he is the proper man for the work of Intelligence.
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