theborgiasita: I say that every Prince should desire to be accounted merciful and not cruel. Neverth
theborgiasita: I say that every Prince should desire to be accounted merciful and not cruel. Nevertheless, he should be on his guard against the abuse of this quality of mercy. Cesare Borgia was reputed cruel, yet his cruelty restored Romagna, united it, and brought it to order and obedience […] For a new Prince, of all others, it is impossible to escape a name for cruelty, since new States are full of dangers. Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince, chapter XVII (x) -- source link
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