Qualities Of The Prince Quote Analysis

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In “The Qualities of the Prince” by Niccolo Machiavelli, describes many aspects of how a prince should rule his country by keeping his reputation and his country safe from destruction. Machiavelli mentions many traits and initiates characteristic among human beings. He describes humans as selfish, self-interested, deceitful, and ambitious, who also appreciate honor, courage, and piety in others, but most do not follow these ethics because of their selfish deeds. However, after reading this short passage, I disagree with Machiavelli’s views of how a majority people are not good. In my experience, if people are not threatened, worried, anxious, discouraged, or unsatisfied with their basic needs, they are still good. Although it is true that

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