That prince is highly esteemed who conveys this impression of himself,…

Niccolo Machiavelli
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That prince is highly esteemed who conveys this impression of himself, and he who is highly esteemed is not easily conspired against; for, provided it is well known that he is an excellent man and revered by his people, he can only be attacked with difficulty. ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli (2010). The Prince, p.76, FastPencil Inc
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