It never or rarely happens that a republic or monarchy is well constituted, or its old institutions entirely reformed, unless it is only done by one individual.
Niccolò Machiavelli Quotes
Severities should be dealt out all at once, so that their suddenness may give less offense; benefits ought to be handed ought drop by drop, so that they may be relished the more.
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| Birth: | 3rd May, 1469 |
| Death: | 21st June, 1527 |
| Nationality: | Italian |
| Profession: | Diplomat, Historian, Philosopher, Politician |
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