...the incredulity of mankind, who do not truly believe in … - Niccolò Machiavelli

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...the incredulity of mankind, who do not truly believe in anything new until they have had actual experience of it.

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Niccolò Machiavelli (3 May 1469 – 21 June 1527) was an Italian political philosopher, historian, musician, poet, and romantic comedic playwright. Machiavelli was also a key figure in realist political theory, crucial to European statecraft during the Renaissance.

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Native Name: Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli

Alternative Names: Nicolas Machiavel • Machiavel • Niccolo di Bernardo dei Machiavelli • Niccolo Machiavelli • Nicolò Machiavelli • Nicolo Machiavelli • Machiavelli • N. Machiavelli

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Therefore, my son, if you wish to please me, and to bring success and honour to yourself, do right and study, because others will help you if you help yourself.

Comincionsi le guerre quando altri vuole, ma non quando altri vuole si finiscono.

if you wish to please me, and to bring success and honour to yourself, do right and study, because others will help you if you help yourself.

...the incredulity of mankind, who do not truly believe in anything new until they have had actual experience of it. - Niccolò Machiavelli

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