Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.

If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe

Summary

This quote implies that if someone must harm another person, they should do it in such a way that the injured person will seek revenge with such intensity that it becomes fearsome. It suggests that the initial injury should be so devastating that it invokes a strong desire for retaliation. This statement highlights a perspective that advocates for inflicting severe harm rather than minor injustices, with the aim of discouraging further conflict or reprisal.

By Niccolo Machiavelli

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