In the armies and among every ten men there is one of more life, of mo…

Niccolo Machiavelli
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In the armies and among every ten men there is one of more life, of more heart, or at least of more authority, who with his courage, with words and by example keeps the others firm and disposed to fight. ✨ The Complete Art of War.
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In the armies and among every ten men there is one of more life, of more heart, or at least of more authority, who with his courage, with words and by example keeps the others firm and disposed to fight. ✨ The Complete Art of War.

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