For war is made on a commonwealth for two reasons: to subjugate it, and for fear of being subjugated by it. (Niccolò Machiavelli)

For war is made on a commonwealth for two reasons: to subjugate it, and for fear of being subjugated by it.

Niccolò Machiavelli

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