Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others.
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"Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others." — Niccolo Machiavelli
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Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others. — Niccolo Machiavelli
About Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli was a Writer from Republic of Florence (1469–1527).
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This quote is attributed to Niccolo Machiavelli, a Writer from Republic of Florence.
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Niccolo Machiavelli lived from 1469 – 1527.