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[-] something_random_tho@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

No, Machiavelli sincerely argued for this kind of extreme pragmatism--do whatever's necessary to get what you want. It was wasn't satire. It's pretty obvious why he didn't get the job as advisor, though.

[-] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Well shit. I got Poe'd by a dead man.

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