Wisdom consists of knowing how to distinguish the nature of trouble, and in choosing the lesser evil. — Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince
Wisdom consists of knowing how to distinguish the nature of trouble, and in choosing the lesser evil. — Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince
Wisdom consists of knowing how to distinguish the nature of trouble, and in choosing the lesser evil. — Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince
Wisdom consists of knowing how to distinguish the nature of trouble, and in choosing the lesser evil. — Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince
Wisdom consists of knowing how to distinguish the nature of trouble, and in choosing the lesser evil. — Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince
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Wisdom consists of knowing how to distinguish the nature of trouble, and in choosing the lesser evil.

— Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince
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