"A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair."

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About Niccolo Machiavelli

Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian political philosopher, diplomat, and writer of the Renaissance. He is best known for The Prince and the Discourses on Livy. His work shaped later political theory and statecraft debates.

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