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Whoever desires to found a state and give it laws, must start with assuming that all men are bad and ever ready to display their vicious nature, whenever they may find occasion for it.

Niccolo Machiavelli

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Niccolo Machiavelli

Also know as Niccolò Machiavelli

Italian politician, writer and author

May 3rd, 1469 - June 21st, 1527

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