While some have considered this book to be a bible for tyrants and condemn Machiavelli as a preacher of political immorality, the message that he was clearly trying to present was that the historically held beliefs that noble traits such as honesty and godly virtues that a ruler should possess would eventually lead to his destruction if and when the citizens choose to exploit his weakness. He believes that people in general are ungrateful, self-serving and greedy for gain. Machiavelli counters with the revolutionary concept that the use of any means including deceit and violence to achieve and maintain control, while respect for personal property and the traditions of one’s subjects, and promotion of material prosperity are the keys to retaining power.

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