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It is prudent for a man to abstain from threats or contemptuous expressions, ...
Last edited Sat Feb 3, 2018, 11:13 PM - Edit history (1)
It is prudent for a man to abstain from threats or contemptuous expressions, for neither weaken the enemy: threats make him more cautious, and contemptuous remarks excite his hatred and a desire to avenge himself. -- Niccolò Machiavelli, Discorsi, II, 1531
But 45 is the Dealmeister, oh yeah.
I ran across this quote a couple of days ago and marked it to post at DU. After reading this post, it seemed even richer with relevance today. Anus Orange has mastered the art of shooting himself in the foot, then setting it on fire.
