But let us turn to France and inquire whether she has done any of the … — The Prince

The Prince — Niccolò Machiavelli

But let us turn to France and inquire whether she has done any of the things mentioned. I will speak of Louis(*) (and not of Charles)(+) as the one whose conduct is the better to be observed, he having held possession of Italy for the longest period; and you will see that he has done the opposite to those things which ought to be done to retain a state composed of divers elements.

Endroit: CHAPTER III -- CONCERNING MIXED PRINCIPALITIES · ¶71
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