Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (Niccolo Machiavelli) Quotes

Since the handling of arms is a beautiful spectacle, it is delightful to young men.

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli

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• Since the handling of arms is a beautiful spectacle, it is delightful to young men.

  

  Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli
  • Arms
  • Spectacle
  • Handling