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Niccolo Machiavelli

God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.

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Machiavelli is saying that God chooses not to control every action or outcome because doing so would remove human freedom to make choices. This freedom is important because it allows people to earn credit or honor for their own decisions and achievements.

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