Machiavelli believed the ruling Prince should be the sole authority determining every aspect of the state and put in effect a policy to serve his best interests. The prince should strive to maintain and expand his political power. A prince can gain power through fortune or ability, but either way, he should be the founder and leader of a strong republic.
Machiavelli promoted a secular society and felt morality was not necessary but instead stood in the way of an effectively governed principality. In some cases Machiavelli's suggestions seemed harsh and immoral, but it is important to remember that these views were derived out of concern for Italy's unstable political condition. Others may have believed that an individual had much to
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