Machiavelli:

Machiavelli is an interesting character to say the least. I think his gift (this book) to the prince was epic. I shows a lot courage and character to come before a prince and tell him how to rule, even though royalty or those in power are reluctant to listen to those commoners. The beauty of Machiavelli is that he has said what no one else has said before or after him. He let his balls hang out there and he will be remember for till the end of time. Machiavelli thoughts on rule and of man i believe are very close. His thoughts on rule are very rough yet they are thought out and never rash. He is always looking promoting good with acting in violence. Men he said are not good at heart. I believe he is correct to some degree. I think people that are good at heart do have evil in them but they have a small case of both good and bad.. but those that are good to and extreme hold evil to and extreme. Both cases have pros and cons. To defeat an army is one thing but to hold it is another and Machiavelli does a good job of giving the dos and donts.