Therefore, it is necessary to be a fox to discover the snares and a li…

Niccolo Machiavelli
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Therefore, it is necessary to be a fox to discover the snares and a lion to terrify the wolves ✨ NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI (2008). The Prince (EasyRead Large Bold Edition), p.89, ReadHowYouWant.com
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Therefore, it is necessary to be a fox to discover the snares and a lion to terrify the wolves ✨ NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI (2008). The Prince (EasyRead Large Bold Edition), p.89, ReadHowYouWant.com

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