"Thus it happens in matters of state; for knowing afar off (which it is only given a prudent man to do) the evils that are brewing, they are easily cured.  But when, for want of such knowledge, they are allowed to grow so that everyone can recognize them, there is no longer any remedy to be found."
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Niccolo Machiavelli
(1469-1527) Italian Statesman and Political Philosopher
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On the importance of foresight, speaking about the job of a Prince
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 -- Anonymous      
Niccolo never read the Declaration of Independence.
 -- David L. Rosenthal, Hollywood     
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    I'm totally confused as to what our Declaration of Independence MIGHT have to do with this particular quote. Any clues would be appreciated.
     -- Harold Levy, Hermosa Beach, CA     
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    I carry a handgun as my remedy for the evil brewing around me, and am prepared to defend my life with it when evil rears its ugly head in front of me.
     -- Joe, Rochester, MI     
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    Niccolo: "Aa-chooo" - yes, VERY interesting digressions.
     -- Anonymous     
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    The occupying statist theocracy infesting this land does not adhere to or, even consider the original Constitution (or the founding principles thereof) - nor, the "law" that separated the de jure States united from its colonizer - nor, do the 4 branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial, media) fit into the bifurcation of Machiavelli's here observation.
     -- Mike, Norwalk     
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    Thus the implementation of the great threat to convention, diversity,  looms ever so justifiably. 
     -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown     
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    Hey, Mike, check out chapter 7 of my new book, Freedom in the American Republic, entitled 'The Occupying Statist Theocracy'. 

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