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“The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.”
― The Prince
― The Prince
“Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear.”
― The Discourses
― The Discourses
“Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.”
― The Prince
― The Prince
“Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.”
― The Prince
― The Prince
“People should either be caressed or crushed. If you do them minor damage they will get their revenge; but if you cripple them there is nothing they can do. If you need to injure someone, do it in such a way that you do not have to fear their vengeance.”
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