"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
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About NiccolãÃÃÃÃÃò Machiavelli
Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher, and writer. He is best known for his political treatise 'The Prince' and his work in political theory. Machiavelli's writings were influential in Western political thought and inspired the term 'Machiavellianism' for the use of cunning and deceit in politics. He served as a diplomat in Florence and experienced political upheavals which greatly influenced his perspective on power and leadership.
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