"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
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About NiccolãÃÃò Machiavelli
Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance writer, philosopher, and diplomat. He is best known for his political treatise 'The Prince', in which he advocates for the use of ruthless and cunning tactics for achieving and maintaining power. Machiavelli's works had a significant impact on political theory and are often associated with the term 'Machiavellianism'. Despite being a controversial figure in his time, he is considered one of the founding fathers of modern political science.
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