A wise ruler should rely on what is under his own control, not on what is under the control of others.

A wise ruler should rely on what is under his own control, not on what is under the control of others.

Niccolo Machiavelli

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Also know as Niccolò Machiavelli

Italian politician, writer and author

May 3rd, 1469 - June 21st, 1527