Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (Niccolo Machiavelli) Quotes

Although deceit is detestable in all other things, yet in the conduct of war it is laudable and honorable; and a commander who vanquishes an enemy by stratagem is equally praised with one who gains victory by force.

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli

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• Conduct
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• Although deceit is detestable in all other things, yet in the conduct of war it is laudable and honorable; and a commander who vanquishes an enemy by stratagem is equally praised with one who gains victory by force.

  

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  • Honorable