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Even the Italian master in politicks, the subtle and renouned…

Quote byMercy Otis Warren · 1728–1814

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Observations on the New Constitution (1788).

English (original)

Even the Italian master in politicks, the subtle and renouned Machiavel acknowledges, that no republic ever yet stood on a stable foundation without satisfying the common people.

— Mercy Otis Warren

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