Quote of Niccolo Machiavelli - The wish to acquire more is...
Biography - Niccolo Machiavelli:
Italian diplomat, politician, philosopher, humanist and writer.
Born: 1469 - Died: 1527
Period:
16th century
15th century
Place of birth: Italy
Born: 1469 - Died: 1527
Period:
16th century
15th century
Place of birth: Italy
The wish to acquire more is admittedly a very natural and common thing and when men succeed in this they are always praised rather than condemned. But when they lack the ability to do so and yet want to acquire more at all costs, they deserve condemnation for their mistakes.
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