Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli
When neither their property nor their honor is touched, the majori

When neither their property nor their honor is touched, the majority of men live content. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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The wish to acquire more is admittedly a very natural and common thing and when men succeed in this they are always praised rather than condemned. But when they lack the ability to do so and yet want to acquire more at all costs, they deserve condemnation for their mistakes. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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