Those who heard of the rebellion at Urbino thought they would not lose… — The Prince

The Prince — Niccolò Machiavelli

Those who heard of the rebellion at Urbino thought they would not lose the opportunity, and at once assembled their men so as to take any town, should any remain in the hands of the duke in that state; and they sent again to Florence to beg that republic to join with them in destroying the common firebrand, showing that the risk was lessened and that they ought not to wait for another opportunity.

Place: CHAPTER XXIV -- WHY THE PRINCES OF ITALY HAVE LOST THEIR STATES · ¶320
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