"The end justifies the means."
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About NiccolãÃò Machiavelli
Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher, and writer. He is best known for his political treatise 'The Prince,' which is a seminal work on political realism and ethics. Machiavelli's ideas have had a significant influence on political theory and his name is often associated with cunning and deceit due to his famous adage 'the end justifies the means.' Despite his controversial reputation, Machiavelli's works continue to be studied and debated across disciplines.
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