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I've had heard of this book when I was in high school and saw it by a chance and decided to try it out. It's quite challenging I admit, especially for a non native speaker, but its curious enough to keep me going. I've been always amazed by man's power cravings.
Hi mowow and welcome to Book Talk. I read "The Prince" a few years ago, and found it intriguing. It is one of those books I think everyone should read.
Love what you do, and do what you love. Don't listen to anyone else who tells you not to do it. -Ray Bradbury
Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done, and why. Then do it. -Robert A. Heinlein
Might be an interesting one to discuss, especially if we can show examples where modern politicians follow his advice.
As I recall, he was quite extreme - even blackmailing heads of opposing states.
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When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.
Isaiah 1:15
But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.
Exodus 21: 23 - 25