I think that my quotes of Maciavelli say alot.

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There are two means of fighting: one according to the laws, the other with force; the first way is proper to man, the second to beasts; but because the first in many cases, is not sufficient, it becomes neccesary to have recourse tothe second. Therefore a prince must know how to use wisely the nature of beasts and man Niccolo Machiaveli- The Prince


and

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If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.
- Niccolo Maciavelli

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That excuse has more holes than a slice this fine Gorgombert!