"The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves."
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About Niccolã² Machiavelli
Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat, philosopher, and writer during the Renaissance. He is best known for his political treatise 'The Prince,' where he discussed realpolitik and the importance of pragmatic decision-making in politics. Machiavelli's ideas were often controversial as he advocated for the separation of ethics from politics to achieve power and maintain control. Despite facing criticism for his unorthodox views, his work has had a lasting impact on political theory.
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