They trusted rather their own character and prudence - knowing perfectly well that time contains the seeds of all things, good as well as bad. (Niccolò Machiavelli)

They trusted rather their own character and prudence - knowing perfectly well that time contains the seeds of all things, good as well as bad.

Niccolò Machiavelli

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