Who said "It is often better to trust the enemies than the allies."?

This quote is attributed to Niccolò Machiavelli.

It is often better to trust the enemies than the allies. - Niccolò Machiavelli

"It is often better to trust the enemies than the allies."

Niccolò Machiavelli Wisdom

Philosopher Writer Italian 1469–1527

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