Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

A prince must be prudent enough to know how to escape the bad reputation of those vices that would lose the state for him, and must protect himself from those that will not lose it for him, if this is possible; but if he cannot, he need not concern himself unduly if he ignores these less serious vices.

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Summary

This quote by NiccolÃ² Machiavelli highlights the importance of a prince's prudence in maintaining his reputation and protecting the state. It suggests that a prince should avoid engaging in vices that could potentially harm the state, and take measures to safeguard his image. However, the quote also acknowledges that some vices may be relatively less serious and may not pose a significant threat. In such cases, the prince is advised not to overly worry about them, unless they become impossible to ignore.

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Virtue

By Niccolo Machiavelli

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