It never or rarely happens that a republic or monarchy is well constituted, or its old institutions entirely reformed, unless it is only done by one individual.
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There is no other way of guarding oneself against flattery than by letting men understand that they will not offend you by speaking the truth; but when everyone can tell you the truth, you lose their respect.
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Niccolò Machiavelli (74)
Birth: | 3rd May, 1469 |
Death: | 21st June, 1527 |
Nationality: | Italian |
Profession: | Diplomat, Historian, Philosopher, Politician |
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