It is the duty of the wise to preserve the state rather than... - Niccolò Machiavelli

This quote is attributed to Niccolò Machiavelli.

"It is the duty of the wise to preserve the state rather than to follow the dictates of conscience."

Niccolò Machiavelli Leadership

Philosopher Writer Italian 1469–1527

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