"Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, because it belongs to everybody to see you, to few to come in touch with you."

Niccolã² Machiavelli (1469 - 1527)
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About Niccolã² Machiavelli

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527) was an Italian diplomat, politician, and philosopher. He is best known for his political treatise 'The Prince', which is considered a cornerstone of modern political theory. Machiavelli served as a key figure in the Republic of Florence during the Renaissance, but his controversial ideas on power and governance led to his reputation of being associated with cunning and deviousness.

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