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by vijayr02 1915 days ago
I don't think so.

I have a hazy memory that I actuallyb learnt the reference on HN - maybe I'm wrong but the woolly context I have is of a respected prime minister approaching the end of a long career, coaching his son and successor.

Unlike Machiavelli, who if I remember correctly actually had a very poor relationship with the ruling family after a brief period of success.