Quote by: Francesco Guicciardini

Few revolutions succeed, and when they do, you often discover they did not gain what you hoped for, and you condemn yourself to perpetual fear, as the parties you defeated may always regain power and work for your ruin.


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Author Bio


  • NameFrancesco Guicciardini
  • DescriptionItalian writer, historian and politician
  • BornMarch 6, 1483
  • DiedMay 22, 1540
  • CountryItaly
  • ProfessionHistorian; Politician; Writer