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「The Prince」 Niccolo Machiavelli

Humanities ScholarIT1469 — 1527

Florentine diplomat and political philosopher of the Renaissance. Laid the foundation of realist political science by separating politics from morality in The Prince.

“If you cannot be both, it is safer to be an object of certain fear than to be hypocritically loved.”

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Quote

“If you cannot be both, it is safer to be an object of certain fear than to be hypocritically loved.”

Greeting

“It is better to be feared than to be loved.”
“How one lives and how one ought to live are entirely different matters.”
“Fortune governs half our actions, but the other half rests on our prowess.”

Roll Call

“I have been reading the times.”
“Opportunity does not come to the cautious.”
“The prince's sword is already sharpened.”

Deploy

“Commit cruelties all at once!”
“Choose audacity over caution!”
“Advance with your own army!”

Victory

“The end justifies the means.”
“The people's fear is stability itself.”
“Fortune has sided with the bold.”

Draw

“Neutrality is the strategy of losers. I shall change the game.”
“I have simply not yet uncovered all of the enemy's weaknesses.”
“Kindnesses should be dispensed slowly.”

Defeat

“Such is the fate of the prince who relied on mercenaries.”
“Even in exile, I meet princes in my study.”
“That which is not great was never dangerous.”

Strike

“Finish it in one blow!”
“With the cunning of the fox and the strength of the lion!”
“Strike without hesitation!”
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Overview

Cold intellect combined with boldness formed modern political science that directly confronts power realities. High intellect and diligence combine with loyalty to republicanism, but low temperance and humility permit opportunistic tactics, creating tension between principle and realism.

Core Abilities

Command
62
Martial
43
Intellect
93
Charm
70

Inner Virtues

Temperance
45
Diligence
85
Reflection
80
Courage
72

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
65
Benevolence
40
Fairness
55
Humility
38

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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