... . Machiavelli outlines what he believes will bring success to a prince. He first discusses two important elements of success. He first identifies Virt , or the ability to lead, as "strength, wisdom, courage- (Ruffo-Fiore 1982, 37). He also defines Fortune, or fate determined by God's influence, as "willful, arbitrary, and indiscriminate-. (Ruffo- Fiore 1982, 38). Whether territory is "acquired either by fortune ... themselves victims, they remain happy and oblivious-. (1982, 89) During times of hardship, signs of deceit, selfishness and greed surface. Although humans have been conditione...

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... , benevolence, fear and, of course, a well-armed military to retain the state. The prince must develop a reputation of being a man of character. In other words, "His actions [must] bespeak greatness, courage, seriousness of purpose, and strength." (Machiavelli 50). A prince with these qualities could enjoy a good! reputation and fear nothing from the citizens inhabiting his newly conquered principality. 3 Later in this same ... ...

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... , benevolence, fear and, of course, a well-armed military to retain the state. The prince must develop a reputation of being a man of character. In other words, "His actions [must] bespeak greatness, courage, seriousness of purpose, and strength." (Machiavelli 50). A prince with these qualities could enjoy a good! reputation and fear nothing from the citizens inhabiting his newly conquered principality. Later in this same ... ...

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... a prince becomes despised should he acquire a reputation for being inconsistent, frivolous, effeminate, cowardly, or irresolute. He goes on to explain a prince should guard against obtaining this reputation by displaying grandeur, courage, gravity, and determination. A prince's decisions should be irrevocable. By maintaining a good army and strong allies, the prince is protected from outside aggression. Internal conspiracies are only a source of concern if ... ...

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