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This concept is exemplified by the famous aphorism, "the end justifies the means," variously attributed to Machiavelli or Ovid [8] i.e. if a goal is morally important enough, any method of achieving it is acceptable. [9] [10]
Scholars often note that Machiavelli glorifies instrumentality in state building, an approach embodied by the saying, often attributed to interpretations of The Prince, "The ends justify the means". [45] Fraud and deceit are held by Machiavelli as necessary for a prince to use. [46]
The Prince (Italian: Il Principe [il ˈprintʃipe]; Latin: De Principatibus) is a 16th-century political treatise written by the Italian diplomat, philosopher, and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli in the form of a realistic instruction guide for new princes.
After his exile from political life in 1512, Machiavelli took to a life of writing, which led to the publishing of his most famous work, The Prince.The book would become infamous for its recommendations for absolute rulers to be ready to act in unscrupulous ways, such as resorting to fraud and treachery, elimination of political opponents, and the use of fear as a means of controlling subjects ...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Kensington Palace in London on Nov. 27, 2017. AP When pressed on whether “appropriate action” might mean deportation, Trump responded: “Oh, I don’t know.
“Truthfully I don’t give a damn about Prince Harry and I don’t think this country does either,” he said, suggesting Harry had “gone off the deep end and it’s sad to watch.”
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Stephen Colbert poked fun at Prince Harry just one night before welcoming the Duke of Sussex to his late-night talk show. Prince Harry's Book Has Celebs Divided: Bethenny, Judge Judy and More ...