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In Tuscany, Following the Rise and Fall of Machiavelli
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“He who becomes a Prince through the favor of the people should always keep on good terms with them; which it is easy for him to do, since all they ask is not to be oppressed.”
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1016108534
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/travel/in-tuscany-following-the-rise-and-fall-of-machiavelli.html?hpw&rref=travel&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well-region®ion=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well