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Men in general judge more from appearances than from reality.
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Meaning
This quote means people trust surfaces and impressions over deeper truth.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance political philosopher and author of The Prince, focusing on power and statecraft. His quotes often reflect strategy, pragmatism, and leadership. Machiavelli inspires politicians, strategists, and students to analyze power dynamics, political behavior, and governance with insight and realism.
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