And you have to understand this, that a prince,.... : Quote by Niccolò Machiavelli

“ And you have to understand this, that a prince, especially a new one, cannot observe all those things for which men are esteemed, being often forced, in order to maintain the state, to act contrary to faith, friendship, humanity, and religion. “ The Prince, XVIII, 5 ”

Niccolò Machiavelli
  • From : The Prince
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