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> [“One must be a fox in order to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten off wolves. Those who simply act like lions are stupid.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicolo-macchiavelli/one-must-be-a-fox-in-order-to-recognize-traps-and-a-lion-to-frighten/)

Nicolo Macchiavelli

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## More by Nicolo Macchiavelli

> [“One must be a fox in order to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten off wolves. Those who simply act like lions are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicolo-macchiavelli/one-must-be-a-fox-in-order-to-recognize-traps-and-a-lion-to-frighten/)

Nicolo Macchiavelli

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