Since the handling of arms is a beautiful spectacle, it is delightful …

Niccolo Machiavelli
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Since the handling of arms is a beautiful spectacle, it is delightful to young men.
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Half of these aren't even Machiavelli. Some are Plato, Thucydides etc....doesnt anyone check these?
Violence must be inflicted once for all; people will then forget what it tastes like and so be less resentful. Benefits must be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.

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