Key Ideas

1. The end justifies the means: Machiavelli argues that a ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power and achieve their goals, even if it involves unethical or immoral actions. He believes that the desired outcome justifies any means taken to achieve it.

2. The importance of self-preservation: Machiavelli emphasizes the need for rulers to prioritize their own survival and maintain control over their states above all else. He suggests that rulers should prioritize their own interests, even if it means sacrificing the well-being of their subjects.

3. The need for political cunning ....
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