A wise prince will seek means by which his subjects will always and in…

Niccolo Machiavelli
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A wise prince will seek means by which his subjects will always and in every possible condition of things have need of his government, and then they will always be faithful to him. ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli (2017). The Prince, p.33, Race Point Publishing
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A wise prince will seek means by which his subjects will always and in every possible condition of things have need of his government, and then they will always be faithful to him. ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli (2017). The Prince, p.33, Race Point Publishing

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