In conclusion, the arms of others either fall from your back, or they weigh you down, or they bind you fast.
("The Prince")
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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
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For, in truth, there is no sure way of holding other than by destroying
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There is no other way for securing yourself against flatteries except that men understand that they do not offend you by telling you the truth but when everybody can tell you the truth, you fail to get respect
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