Machiavelli

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  1. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    I just wanted to drop a really powerful quote and see if any good conversation came from it.

    "Everyone sees what you seem to be; few know what you really are."

    -Niccolo Machiavelli
     
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  3. kcbrad

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    Very nice quote! Thank you for giving me something to be philosophical about! :)
     
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    so true in so many ways
     
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  5. mikejrice

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    The scary part about it is the more you think about how it applies to the way people see you, the more you wonder about how false your view of others is.
     
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    This is why we need telepathy.
     
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  7. kcbrad

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    Makes me wonder how people view me, as well.
     
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  8. mikejrice

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    This is why I need telepathy. Everyone having it would create to many problems;D
     
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  9. amcarrig

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    I know a few people like that :lol:
     
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