Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli
Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who

Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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Men are so simple and so much inclined to obey immediate needs that a deceiver will never lack victims for his deceptions. – 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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Of the primary emotions, fear is the one that bears most directly on survival. Children show fear. Adults try not to, maybe because its shameful, or, in some circumstances, dangerous. The fear response is automatic, though, and your body runs through its reflexes whether you want it to or not. – Sebastian Junger

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The record companys worst fear is that youll fall in love or get rich. – Maynard James Keenan

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Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater. – George Washington Carver

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Fear, anxiety and neurosis: thats just in the suitcase when youre an actor. – Laura Linney

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