The Prince
By
Niccolo Machiavelli

After digesting the material on the reading, it was very easy to determine that this work emphasizes on the ethical guidelines a noble and admirable prince should fallow. Machiavelli depicts diverse circumstances, that at the time being were very likely to have taken place any given day, at any given time, and he also provides a very unique way for a prince to react. He talks about how to acquire the loyalty of those that are under the domain of a ruler. His ideals are expressed in such a way, that if fallowed to the dot, it would be very unlikely to have room for any traitors to act against the prince. He describes in details how to be an authority figure of noble character. He communicates how this can be achieved by being able to make good decisions and take the right actions, at the right time. He also talks about how being a loved ruler could be a disadvantage for the prince, for the simple reason that it is easier for mankind to turn against some they love rather than turn against someone they fear. Furthermore, he talks about how a noble man should not abuse of his power and authority against his people, but only against those who deserve it, the ones that would hurt the people, the ones that, if left unpunished, would only destroy the society of the kingdom, for the character of a prince would reflect on the atrocities and unfairness he allows his people to endure. He also talks about how to be noble and good hearted, and to turn to the opposite of that only when a greater good would come out of it. His stance on war is very simple: take a side, for remaining neutral could seem of more advantage at the time of making a decision, but at the end, it would, more than likely turn against a prince, and the consequences would be suffered