"Les hommes passent d'une ambition à l'autre d'abord ils cherchent à se protéger contre les attaques puis ils attaquent les autres"
— Niccolo Machiavelli
Simplified Meaning:
People often start by trying to protect themselves from harm, and once they feel safe, they may try to hurt others.
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Aggression Ambition Competition Conflict Human behavior Human nature Political theory Power Security Self-defense