"Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception."
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About Niccolã² Machiavelli
Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian diplomat, philosopher, writer, and politician during the Renaissance. He is best known for his political treatise 'The Prince,' in which he discussed political realism and the use of cunning and deceit to maintain power. Machiavelli's works had a significant impact on political theory, with his name becoming synonymous with cunning and duplicity in politics. Despite his controversial reputation, he is considered a major figure in Western political thought.
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