A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. - Niccolo Machiavelli

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Niccolo Machiavelli: "A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example."

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Ashamed	Caused	Contrary	Example
Good	Imitate	Influence	Lead
Life	Principles	Republic	Return
Simple	Sometimes	Strive	Such
Virtues	Wicked

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