Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (Niccolo Machiavelli) Quotes

People should either be caressed or crushed. If you do them minor damage they will get their revenge; but if you cripple them there is nothing they can do. If you need to injure someone, do it in such a way that you do not have to fear their vengeance.

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli

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  Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli
  • People
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  • Caressed