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I say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse this mercifulness.

Niccolo Machiavelli
Art, War, Desire
Niccolo Machiavelli (2017). “The Prince”, p.52, Knickerbocker Classics
I say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse this mercifulness.