Men walk almost always in the paths trodden by others, proceeding in t…

Niccolo Machiavelli
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Men walk almost always in the paths trodden by others, proceeding in their actions by imitation. ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli (2017). The Prince, p.18, Race Point Publishing
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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. Book by Niccolo Machiavelli, Ch. 22, 1513.
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Without doubt, ferocious and disordered men are much weaker than timid and ordered ones. For order chases fear from men and disorder lessens ferocity.

Men walk almost always in the paths trodden by others, proceeding in their actions by imitation. ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli (2017). The Prince, p.18, Race Point Publishing

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