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"the contrary is the case with ricked princes: one fears present evils while feeling hope for the future, since men persuade themselves that the ruler's wicked life may lead to a resurgence of freedom . . . the cruelities of the masses are directed against those they fear will ussurp the common good; those of a prince are against people he fears will usurp his own property."