Never do an enemy a small injury. Either avoid it entirely o... - Niccolò Machiavelli

This quote is attributed to Niccolò Machiavelli.

"Never do an enemy a small injury. Either avoid it entirely or make it so severe that his vengeance need not be feared."

Niccolò Machiavelli War

Philosopher Writer Italian 1469–1527

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