He who becomes a Prince through the favour of the people should always…

Niccolo Machiavelli
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He who becomes a Prince through the favour of the people should always keep on good terms with them; which it is easy for him to do, since all they ask is not to be oppressed ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli, Sir Thomas More, Sir (2010). Machiavelli, More & Luther, p.36, Cosimo, Inc.
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He who becomes a Prince through the favour of the people should always keep on good terms with them; which it is easy for him to do, since all they ask is not to be oppressed ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli, Sir Thomas More, Sir (2010). Machiavelli, More & Luther, p.36, Cosimo, Inc.

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