The Prince: The Original Classic
Niccolò Machiavelli
Summary
Key Insights from "The Prince"
- Political Realism: Machiavelli emphasizes the need for a leader to be realistic and pragmatic, rather than idealistic.
- Moral Flexibility: The moral code for princes differs from the common one, as the primary duty of a prince is to maintain his power and the state. This sometimes requires actions that would be seen as immoral in a private person.
- Public Perception: The reputation of a prince is paramount, and he must manage it carefully. It is often better to be feared than loved.
- Fortuna: Machiavelli introduced the concept of Fortuna (fortune) which represents the unpredictable...
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