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If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.

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Never was anything great achieved without danger.

Never was anything great achieved without danger.

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Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.

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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

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