Famous Quotes by Niccolo Machiavelli, Discourse upon the First Ten Books of Livy

Below are famous quotes by Niccolo Machiavelli, Discourse upon the First Ten Books of Livy - Italian dramatist, historian, & philosopher (1469 - 1527).

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.

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