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"Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are."

— Niccolo Machiavelli

Everyone Sees What You Appear To Be Few Experience What You Really Are

Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.

— Niccolo Machiavelli
From The Prince
authenticity perception power

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The Prince, Chapter XVIII

It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.
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