Quote by Niccolò Machiavelli
A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise. - Ni

A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise. – Niccolò Machiavelli

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A politician is known by the promises he keeps. – Author Unknown

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In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyones letter. – Chinese Proverb

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One promises much, to avoid giving little. – Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues

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We must not promise what we ought not, lest we be called on to perform what we cannot. – Abraham Lincoln

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