And when neither their property nor honour is touched, the majority of…

Niccolo Machiavelli
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And when neither their property nor honour is touched, the majority of men live content, and he has only to contend with the ambition of a few, whom he can curb with ease in many ways. ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli (2015). The Prince, p.80, Xist Publishing
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And when neither their property nor honour is touched, the majority of men live content, and he has only to contend with the ambition of a few, whom he can curb with ease in many ways. ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli (2015). The Prince, p.80, Xist Publishing

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