[traviskicks]

I have read 'the Prince' and looked in that Chapter but couldn't find it. Was that the right Chapter?

[watchdog_writer]

I could be wrong about the chapter, and I don't have a copy of The Prince handy, but I have always been under the impression that the phrase was first used by Machiavelli?

I am aware however that not only you but others have attributed it to Lord Acton, and you may well be correct. If so than thank you for correcting me.

[watchdog_writer]

I checked and couldn't find the phrase in The Prince. Thank you setting me straight. I appreciate it.