Today's Stichomancy for Niccolo Machiavelli

The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from A Heap O' Livin' by Edgar A. Guest:

Kept his friends throughout the years, Sort of man you like to meet Any time or any place. There was always something sweet And refreshing in his face.

Sort of man you'd like to be: Balanced well and truly square; Patient in adversity, Generous when his skies were fair. Never lied to friend or foe, Never rash in word or deed,

A Heap O' Livin'