Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

Whoever conquers a free town and does not demolish it commits a great error and may expect to be ruined himself.

Whoever conquers a free town and does not demolish it commit

Summary

This quote implies that conquering a free town and not destroying it is a mistake. By leaving the town intact, the conqueror allows its people to remain united and potentially retaliate, leading to their own downfall. This is a warning against underestimating the resilience and loyalty of a united town in the face of outside aggression. It suggests that it is important to completely eliminate any potential threats during conquest in order to avoid being overthrown in the future.

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By Niccolo Machiavelli

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