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An evil philosopher’s guide on how to succeed by hook or crook

Ratna Srivastava
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5 min readJan 25, 2025

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Machiavelli: The father of modern political philosophy

Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian author, philosopher, historian who claimed he learned true evil wisdom through studying history. His book ‘The Prince’ continues to revolt and attract readers to this day since its publication in 1532 nearly 500 years ago.

Not surprisingly at all, Machiavelli has earned for himself the title of ‘Father of modern political philosophy and political science’. His name is a synonym for cunning craft, and though people like to condemn him as evil minded, many (unknowingly) follow him more closely than their own god whom they worship with all their heart.

Here are some of his mind blowing quotes that will literally blow your mind. We can’t deny that they are also sickeningly true.

Advocating deception and dishonesty like a faithful ally.

Its modern counterpart is: never…

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Ratna Srivastava
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Written by Ratna Srivastava

Author of Emit Eht (Science-Fiction/Metaphysical and Visionary Romance) Children’s Author, Thinker, Philosopher. Editor R Blogs, R Quotes.

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