What are the aspects of a well respected and powerful leader? In "The Qualities of the Prince", Machiavelli suggests ideas that justifies the means for preserving political authority. Most of the his advice is related to better administration and management of public opinions and satisfaction under different situations. However, his methods were often seen as manipulative even though he did not rule out the use of such tactics when required. Machiavelli suggests that an ambitious prince looking for a model to follow should imitate Cesare Borgia, the dictator of Italy. Cesare Borgia is considered to have been the most capable leader and the embodiment of what a prince should be. Machiavelli uses many events of Cesare Borgia 's life to illustrate
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Machiavelli suggests that a prince must "never raise his thought from the exercise of war" (222). A prince must be a strategic planner and always be prepared for invasions or conquering over another empire. Machiavelli was impressed by Borgia because of the aggressiveness and speed of planning and execution, he had that made him a successful conqueror. "Intelligent, cruel, treacherous, and ruthlessly opportunistic", all words used to describe Cesare by Machiavelli in "The Qualities of the Prince" (Biography 1-4). Cesare was a blood-thirsty leader who held the ability to rule over people because of his connections with the church. Not only that but he had the money to conquer others with his father 's revenue that he earned over the years in the church. Cesare was undoubtedly a master of political-military maneuvers, and it was a combination of the two that brought him his success and made him feared all over …show more content…
Machiavelli thought that a prince should be considered merciful and not cruel, but at the same time doesn 't overuse his forgiveness. Machiavelli explains that, "Cesare was considered cruel; nonetheless, his cruelty had brought order to Romagna" (227). A prince shouldn 't worry about how cruel is he being when it comes to the matter of how loyal his people are because they are fearful of him and will not try to overthrow him. Cesare is more compassionate than others because he doesn 't let disorder happen in an empire, which causes murder and plundering that causes harm to the community. Machiavelli recommends that others who wants to be a leader should have a mindset such as Cesare, who never let anyone see him other than be brutal and ruthless. Borgia followed a specific motto "Either Cesare or Nothing" which meant its either his way or be punished for defiling his law (Britannica 2). Cesare was merciful to only the people who could benefit him and not be considered a threat to his empire. He held many allies from the church who could appeal to the people to make Cesare seem like a savior rather than a murderer. Not only was he feared by his people, they respected him because they believed his methods was to protect them by any means
Machiavelli suggests that a prince must "never raise his thought from the exercise of war" (222). A prince must be a strategic planner and always be prepared for invasions or conquering over another empire. Machiavelli was impressed by Borgia because of the aggressiveness and speed of planning and execution, he had that made him a successful conqueror. "Intelligent, cruel, treacherous, and ruthlessly opportunistic", all words used to describe Cesare by Machiavelli in "The Qualities of the Prince" (Biography 1-4). Cesare was a blood-thirsty leader who held the ability to rule over people because of his connections with the church. Not only that but he had the money to conquer others with his father 's revenue that he earned over the years in the church. Cesare was undoubtedly a master of political-military maneuvers, and it was a combination of the two that brought him his success and made him feared all over …show more content…
Machiavelli thought that a prince should be considered merciful and not cruel, but at the same time doesn 't overuse his forgiveness. Machiavelli explains that, "Cesare was considered cruel; nonetheless, his cruelty had brought order to Romagna" (227). A prince shouldn 't worry about how cruel is he being when it comes to the matter of how loyal his people are because they are fearful of him and will not try to overthrow him. Cesare is more compassionate than others because he doesn 't let disorder happen in an empire, which causes murder and plundering that causes harm to the community. Machiavelli recommends that others who wants to be a leader should have a mindset such as Cesare, who never let anyone see him other than be brutal and ruthless. Borgia followed a specific motto "Either Cesare or Nothing" which meant its either his way or be punished for defiling his law (Britannica 2). Cesare was merciful to only the people who could benefit him and not be considered a threat to his empire. He held many allies from the church who could appeal to the people to make Cesare seem like a savior rather than a murderer. Not only was he feared by his people, they respected him because they believed his methods was to protect them by any means