Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (Niccolo Machiavelli) Quotes

A wise man will see to it that his acts always seem voluntary and not done by compulsion, however much he may be compelled by necessity.

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli

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  Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli
  • Man
  • Acts
  • Voluntary