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"There is no other way of guarding oneself against flattery than by letting men understand that they will not offend you by speaking the truth; but when everyone can tell you the truth, you lose their respect."

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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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