Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (Niccolo Machiavelli) Quotes

There is no other way to guard yourself against flattery than by making men understand that telling you the truth will not offend you.

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli

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• There is no other way to guard yourself against flattery than by making men understand that telling you the truth will not offend you.

  

  Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli
  • Way
  • Guard
  • Flattery