Machiavelli says a ruler is better to be feared instead of being loved (43, 44, and 45). A man's priority is thinking about himself rather than caring about others, and a man is always thinking about his own benefit and safe before thinking about others'. This Machiavelli's thought te...

Praised or Blamed? In the essay, "Qualities of a prince" (35-40). Machiavelli discusses some of the characteristics that would cause a prince to be praised or blamed for his actions. He explains how a prince needs to have his priorities in order to be knowledgeable when necessary to withst...

Machiavelli and Luther have different outlooks on leadership. Martin Luther emphasizes spiritual leadership. On the other hand, Machiavelli tells us that the leader should use force but at the same time understand that the people know who their leader is and to achieve and maintain rule of a socie...

In Niccolo Machiavelli's letter to The Prince, Machiavelli emphasized the role of fortune in human affairs as well as in government affairs. This makes it essential to understand what fortune is and how it can be used. It is also essential to understand what power we have in the face of fortu...

Peyton PhillipsENC1101 SO243-15-2000"...Princes who have accomplished great deeds are those who have cared little for keeping their promises and who have known how to manipulate the minds of men by shrewdness; and in the end have surpassed those who laid their foundations upon honesty." I believe th...

The Renaissance period marked important changes in humanist thinking in Europe. Renaissance marked the transition of Western civilization from medieval to modern times. During the 16th century, two important schools of thought were established that greatly influenced many literary works...