This chapter talks about “of those things for which men, and particularly princes, are praised or blamed”. So, my first perception is that, apparently, the means are justify by the final objective. He says that one has to be cruel and vicious, just as long as it serves a good purpose. This sort of explains to me that in order to keep power, the hands have got to get dirty. A prince or ruler cannot stand aside from action, at all times, their state and position is at stake.
It kind of gives me the idea that if we want to be involved in politics, or if we want to hold a position in power, we have to do what it takes to keep as long as we can. I see this in dictatorial states such as North Korea, where a one family, group of influence and family, join together to hold power for a long time. In the case of democratic elected individuals, then keeping their image “intact” to the public is a must, since they will decide whether he is worth of their trust or not. Even though, to make an open criticism to politics in Latin America, the people are usually dumb, why? Because some politicians have not clearly gained their trust, and yet they still give them their vote, is this for ignorance or other? I do not know.
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