“If an injury has to be done to a man, it should be so severe that his
vengeance need not be feared.”--Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince One of the
foremost examples of modern philosophy, Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince is
notorious for the morality it expounds, often summarized by the phrase,
“The end justifies the means.” With The Prince, Machiavelli’s intent was to
provide practical advice for rulers and politicians, especially in regard
to the unification of Italy. The Prince and Other Writings is an important
book for those interested in history, politics, ethics, and human nature,
and is now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, providing a
chic and affordable addition to any library.