For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against. (Niccolò Machiavelli)

For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against.

Niccolò Machiavelli

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