A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has su — Niccolò Machiavelli
A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has su — Niccolò Machiavelli
A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has su — Niccolò Machiavelli
A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has su — Niccolò Machiavelli
A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has su — Niccolò 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.

— Niccolò Machiavelli
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