Quote of Niccolo Machiavelli - We do not suffer from things...
Biography - Niccolo Machiavelli:
Italian diplomat, politician, philosopher, humanist and writer.
Born: 1469 - Died: 1527
Period:
16th century
15th century
Place of birth: Italy
Born: 1469 - Died: 1527
Period:
16th century
15th century
Place of birth: Italy
We do not suffer from things to which we are accustomed.
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(French)
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