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The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clea

The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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