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A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests.
Niccolo Machiavelli
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A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests. — Niccolo Machiavelli

About Niccolo Machiavelli

Niccolo Machiavelli was a Writer from Republic of Florence (1469–1527).

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This quote is attributed to Niccolo Machiavelli, a Writer from Republic of Florence.
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Niccolo Machiavelli lived from 1469 – 1527.
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