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ShazamIam

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2. To me Machiavelli, was the code to understanding the mannerly but brutal ways of the old wealthy.

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Mon Aug 9, 2021, 11:38 PM

Aug 2021

Not only an understanding but a guide for the path to power and riches if those were your goals.

I say old wealthy because for a few generations now, some newer wealthy don't bother with the manners and outward courtesies except privately among themselves.

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Machiavelli's Advice For Nice Guys [View all] bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 OP

Would that the Democrats would learn this. nt Binkie The Clown Aug 2021 #1

To me Machiavelli, was the code to understanding the mannerly but brutal ways of the old wealthy. ShazamIam Aug 2021 #2

In modern terms, you can get the information Machiavelli offered soldierant Aug 2021 #3