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God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.

~Niccolo Machiavelli

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War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.

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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

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Severities should be dealt out all at once, so that their suddenness may give less offense; benefits ought to be handed ought drop by drop, so that they may be relished the more.

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Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets have been destroyed.

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For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against.

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We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either.

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Biography

Nationality: Italian

Type: Writer

Born: May 3rd, 1469

Died: June 21st, 1527

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