POL200Y1 Lecture 1: Lecture 1 (Pol 200)
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Ruling is not rocket science, mediocrity suffices. People are happy with what they have. The individual doesn"t matter, the title or office makes them matter. The queen is because she is the queen because she is the queen . If lorenzo buys this argument, there is no point to read further in the book. Chapter 3 (juxtaposes chapter 2, being hereditary princes is no longer inherently good) From holding onto what is legitimately yours, inheritance, to taking away what belongs to others. People willingly change masters when they find they have been deceived. We all desire to have friends, recognizing we owe friends more than anyone. Machiavelli affirms this position, raising the question of friendship. One cannot harm to those whom they are obligated. Having friended a friend, you cannot strike the first blow. Only can do once friend betrays you, to get even, to serve justice. Make friends to attain something good for the self.
