Niccolò Machiavelli
BE FEARED | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
When discussing whether it is better to be feared or loved, Machiavelli talks of two great military leaders: the Roman General Scipio Africanus and the...
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Power
8 articles from the Eudaimonia collection.
Niccolò Machiavelli
NEVER BRING OTHERS TO POWER | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
In this essay we see Machiavelli highlighting how the Romans used a successful strategy in Greece to grow their empire.
Niccolò Machiavelli
ACQUIRE WHEN YOU CAN | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
This essay is about power. Specifically, how and when to acquire it and (just as importantly) when not to attempt to acquire it.
Niccolò Machiavelli
DESTROY, DO NOT WOUND | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
Here’s one of Machiavelli’s most controversial ideas, explained through the rise to power of two men — Agathocles and Oliverotto da Fermo.
Niccolò Machiavelli
BE BOTH THE MAN & THE BEAST | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
This is Machiavelli’s version of “beast mode”, explained with the aid of some Greek mythology and an equal dose of both strength and cunning.
Niccolò Machiavelli
DO NOT BE NEUTRAL | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
Machiavelli advised against staying neutral in a conflict, stating that decisive and bold action is required to gain (or stay in) power. In his eyes, many...
Niccolò Machiavelli
BE PRESENT | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
A key idea from The Prince is for a leader to “be on the spot”. In order to hold onto power, Niccolò Machiavelli states it is a vital tool. Here we will...
