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Whoever conquers a free town and does not demolish it commits a gr

Whoever conquers a free town and does not demolish it commits a great error and may expect to be ruined himself. – 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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War is just when it is necessary arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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