10 Tips From Machiavelli

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 เม.ย. 2017
  • Taking a look at some main points from "The Prince".
    Source:
    Machiavelli, Niccolò. "The Prince." Introduction by Christian Gauss, translated by Luigi Ricci, Revised by E.R.P. Vincent, A Mentor Classic, Oxford University Press "World's Classics", New York American Library of World Literature, Inc., 1952.
    archive.org/details/princemen...

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  • @Fireoflearning
    @Fireoflearning  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

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  • @shillrickvanhussler767
    @shillrickvanhussler767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    " War cannot be avoided. Only postponed to the benefit of others. "
    - Niccolo Machiavelli

    • @joshgellis3292
      @joshgellis3292 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I like the quote, really- I do, I don't 100% agree with that though. It depends on the definition of 'war'. Ergo: "Kill them with _kindness_ ." Imagine IF someone tries to steal your car- but you have a spare thousand dollars and offer it!? There's a possibility that otherwise thief might walk away- Well... of course if the potential thief doesn't though, I'm fine with shooting and/or calling 911 on the thief.

  • @Breakbeats92.5
    @Breakbeats92.5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2549

    "Do not see the world as it should be, see it as it is." I wish I had learned and accepted that earlier in life. We tend to be idealistic in our younger years and wish that things operated in the "correct" manner. Stop looking at the world in terms of how you think it should work and work within the framework of how it IS.

    • @democracysucks5671
      @democracysucks5671 6 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      This comment is exceedingly underrated

    • @TheCbot88
      @TheCbot88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Trump an should learn that lesson. He sees the world as he wants it and acts accordingly

    • @shanecoolvideostevens9395
      @shanecoolvideostevens9395 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Music Power k

    • @Vaith
      @Vaith 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      then how the fuck do you change things? that's just stupid...

    • @vee9066
      @vee9066 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@Vaith I wouldnt say its really stupid brother. What he isnt saying we cant change things and work to do that, but its that we shouldnt act as visionaries when we are creating our next step. Its basically realism mate, and without saying its stupid you can actually learn from it and better yourself brother. Everything can be used as learning.

  • @shanegulley1997
    @shanegulley1997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    You forgot about the best one, "If you aim for the king, make sure you kill him"

    • @InitialPC
      @InitialPC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      "You should have aimed for the head" - Thanos

    • @wills.e.e8014
      @wills.e.e8014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Is that an Omar Little reference?

  • @mercuryenzo927
    @mercuryenzo927 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2177

    I always hear people say that this man is evil in my opinion hes not he is just a person who basically tells it like it is

    • @islandsmooth8214
      @islandsmooth8214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      MOTHAFUCKIN ROBOT this man is a very intelligent man .....his kind must be extinct by now i wish I knew someone like this😱

    • @0Tyron
      @0Tyron 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Mr ROBOT True the world expects u to kiss ass

    • @speedyellow993
      @speedyellow993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Well, you might not get the chance to meet him, but you should definitely research Jordan Peterson. I believe he's one of Machiavelli's "kind," if you will. Tells it as he sees it too.

    • @freeyourselfmorowa9243
      @freeyourselfmorowa9243 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Yeah he's really just telling us his observation...and based off his observation he came up with an effective guide that could help anyone dominate their field...

    • @oldcait6886
      @oldcait6886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Lamar Lavine
      FreeYourselfMorowa
      Oh No you Don't! ("I wish I knew someone like him".) There are Plenty of them 'Out There' now. Tagged with different Labels, like Narcissist & Sociopath...15+ yrs ago, a combination of those
      2 began to emerge in Headlines, & now the term 'Narcissistic Sociopath' is in the Lexicon. Think "Ted Bundy", & you'll get an fairly accurate picture of the above Labels...I'm guessing y'all are Youngling's...(My term for under 40) I'm 76, & No, not All of us are Brain Dead or Drooling.
      I had an Education y'all couldn't dream of, & began reading & studying Machiavelli, & most of his contemporaries (Including a Woman), as a Freshman in HS... (Oops! Hope No Victim's searching for new Wounds see THAT Word!)I'm perfectly serious when I say you all have been Robbed of a true Education, in some cases, to the point of Abuse! That & the outright Lies used to destort History I know 1st hand, has left you handicapped, & some of you may be realising it..Especially true for those 20+ & under... Bottom line, In a Culture where All Truth is Relative, the Definition for what constitutes Good & Evil are the 1st casualties, & without intervention, the ensuing Chaos will be impossible to stop without a Dictatorship & there's always one available...
      Be careful & Slow to call an Idea "Good" & Learn Who, will gain What, by Pushing it.

  • @themrchimpie
    @themrchimpie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    I got a D in a test about Machiavelli in high school. the teacher was pissed with me because I kept writing MaCChiavelli with a double C instead of just one. Later I found out that Machiavelli himself wrote his name MaCChiavelli.

    • @iron-farmer
      @iron-farmer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Should have punked the teacher

    • @milk9613
      @milk9613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      should have shit on his desk

    • @remc0s
      @remc0s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      So MacChiavelli was actually Scottish?

    • @milk9613
      @milk9613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Remcō Schedel no american

    • @milk9613
      @milk9613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      WeLLaLbedamneD by taking a shit on her desk

  • @schizoidboy
    @schizoidboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    The interesting thing about Machiavelli is he preferred to use history rather than lofty ideals as some philosophers might do in his theories. History gives examples and he studied these examples to make his arguments. He proved the genuine value of history and showed how it can be used.

  • @Litheon11
    @Litheon11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    thanks im ready to rule my empire now

    • @xcjsmith5310
      @xcjsmith5310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rise of kingdom!!

    • @NephilimM15
      @NephilimM15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You mean you're ready to rule my Empire lol

    • @kmrt1928
      @kmrt1928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣

    • @appleskum6520
      @appleskum6520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      To infiltrate The democracy and manipulate it towards where you want is not all follow these tips and you Will be fine, one must be good at appearing good, to appar efficient and effective, but to step after step get it closer to where you want which takes patience and a Great mind

    • @christinacatalano
      @christinacatalano 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      reign well my dude

  • @midnightrider7648
    @midnightrider7648 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1417

    At least you didn't use an insulting computer voice.

    • @billyb6001
      @billyb6001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      midnight rider he didnt?

    • @Cossaw
      @Cossaw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It wasn't sarcastic billy...

    • @mansamusa6724
      @mansamusa6724 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂🤣

    • @denizkoyun
      @denizkoyun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lool

    • @iemon7722
      @iemon7722 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      But he did have a lobotomy :-/ so no cookie for badgerman

  • @haleffect9011
    @haleffect9011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    One thing we should add, is that one should never, ever, ever be hated. One can be feared, but that fear must breed respect begrudging or not. Fear prevents actions against you. However, hatred and fear breeds rebellion as the penalty for resisting you is seen as preferable to life under you.
    Ensure that whatever action you take, you never breed hatred. Never be arbitrary, never act overtly unjust, never take any action which can result in you being hated, and if you have to, always ensure that someone else takes the fall for it.
    Though act cautiously, as if anyone figures out, those who work under you, may also turn to hate you. Basically, don't act dirty just for the sake of acting dirty.

    • @thedroidish
      @thedroidish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hal Effect He gives examples of Roman Emperors who appeared to be blood thirsty tyrants so they were deposed.

    • @antoniomariamacri7500
      @antoniomariamacri7500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most evil lords of fantasy and sci fi clearly skipped that part.

    • @arnoldlitke5084
      @arnoldlitke5084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If some hates you that means you've already defeated him or her. This is written in the Japanese proverbs of ancient wisdom. But that's for you to decide. Me I could give a poop of who hates me, cause it's better that I'm the one hated rather than me hating them or whoever. When you hold hate inside you all bottled up it is so toxic inside and this turns into terrible sickness for your own health, it can make you obeast. No offence but anyone will hate you just because you exist but didn't even do anything wrong to anybody, it's just the stupid hate they have over you that your still alive and ok.😳😳😳😳😳👼👼

    • @clownplayer7265
      @clownplayer7265 ปีที่แล้ว

      In turn, I think more than feared, you must yearn to be respected. Love is something for selected ones, fear is a tool to avoid being attacked, hate however is only for the ocasional 1 or 2 people who are too isolated to harm you.
      Respect however is something you must get as much as you can. If you stand your ground and balance compassion and ruthlessness correctly then even people who might not like you will not try to harm you either, or at least would think twice to do that.

    • @aubertducharmont
      @aubertducharmont 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Machiavelli said avoud being despised not hated.

  • @mktashkent
    @mktashkent 6 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    N.M was brilliant. He saw human nature.

    • @didilundeyete5471
      @didilundeyete5471 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Mark Kuchmar definitely

    • @Ken-iu2zp
      @Ken-iu2zp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mark Kuchmar facts

    • @akshooter7746
      @akshooter7746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactly, he saw what others hardly did.

    • @richq11
      @richq11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At last, someone else who understands him.

  • @daviedood2503
    @daviedood2503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Heros see the world as they should be, villains see it the way it truly is. This is why the bad guy makes so much sense as an adult.

    • @rainofrest7778
      @rainofrest7778 ปีที่แล้ว

      damn

    • @smartman123
      @smartman123 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @iam8357
    @iam8357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1226

    I came for Tupac.
    Stayed for the philosophy.

    • @shouldntfckwitme3737
      @shouldntfckwitme3737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Same

    • @michaeladrian8067
      @michaeladrian8067 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      If tupac is still alive then he was a Machiavellian if he really got killed he's just another loud mouth nigga.

    • @joemoschetta1541
      @joemoschetta1541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      tupac loved this great italian

    • @3pac1995
      @3pac1995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same bro same

    • @ThomasDoubting5
      @ThomasDoubting5 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      TH-cam

  • @johnzeszut3170
    @johnzeszut3170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    "Rotate your car tires every six thousand miles.".

  • @christianschwalbach7561
    @christianschwalbach7561 6 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Still so true. I love the part about balancing nobility off the people. Basically states the art of worker vs business politics in modern age.

    • @Confucius_76
      @Confucius_76 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ain't no workers representation in modern politics though. Apart from a few big unions who don't represent the majority of workers

  • @barryoneill4754
    @barryoneill4754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Salute from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 who ever reads this hope you have a healthy happy life x

    • @carlosasosa4293
      @carlosasosa4293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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    • @freddygat8177
      @freddygat8177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And myanus

    • @barryoneill4754
      @barryoneill4754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pangur Ban salute from Glasgow Scotland ✅ wales great country 👌

    • @barryoneill4754
      @barryoneill4754 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nino Brown Brooklyn want to visit one day salute bro

    • @barryoneill4754
      @barryoneill4754 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Grealey great news stay strong 💪

  • @gerrimiller3491
    @gerrimiller3491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    In my opinion he could foresee the deceits, manipulation, controlling and wicked tactics of people. In conclusion, he taught how to be strong and not be fooled in life

  • @CaesarInVa
    @CaesarInVa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    Yes, Machiavelli advised that upon conquering a principality, the victorious prince should: 1) ensure that the family of the principality's former rulers are entirely "extinct", 2) avoid changes to their traditions, customs and laws and 3) don't mess with their taxes!!!

    • @coolkid845
      @coolkid845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's why Trump won't win next year

    • @utuy4489
      @utuy4489 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @utuy4489
      @utuy4489 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @utuy4489
      @utuy4489 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @utuy4489
      @utuy4489 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @hxacalifornia2286
    @hxacalifornia2286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I read about nicollo Machiavelli everyday. I look up to this guy. He is my role model. Rest in peace Niccolo Machiavelli.

  • @Brandonhayhew
    @Brandonhayhew 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These advices of his were major relevant in the past and in today's world, it's still relevant.

  • @starfinder1234
    @starfinder1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I could've learned from this guy. I tried to tackle inefficiency and bullying in my new management role. Boy was I wrong and while I may won the hearts of some of staff, management was surprisingly opposing even though they asked in the interview how I would resolve their issues. If I just kept to myself and pretty much did nothing, I would've made it through the ranks but I wanted to be a hero for someone. I also learned to never ever change anything when new even if the majority seems to agree with you. It's a dog world out there. The managers that knew how to lie and play the popularity game made it far......it's sad but goes along what this guy is saying: play the game that is being played even if it's wrong otherwise you won't succeed.......
    I recall asking my son to always share and let other kids go in front of him when they were trying to get to the front of the line. My dad told me to stop as no one else does. Play nice only if others do

  • @overlycaffeinatedsquirrel779
    @overlycaffeinatedsquirrel779 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The ends justify the means is a translation. It reads more think of the end. Though those who justified their actions from this quote didn't really care what he really meant.

  • @kingofburgundy6323
    @kingofburgundy6323 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Point 7
    1.Make them dependent on you
    2.Move your capital there
    3.Annihilate them

  • @davidjacobs8558
    @davidjacobs8558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    "The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions"
    is a contrapositive statement of "The End justifies the Means"
    If you get the result that you wanted, the means were correct.
    If you never get the result that you wanted, that proves the means were bad.

  • @Joseph-dw5ge
    @Joseph-dw5ge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    I never said any of this! Honestly

    • @986manav
      @986manav 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lo!

    • @hosseinhj9056
      @hosseinhj9056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Your bro Niccolo did

    • @cltshakur6760
      @cltshakur6760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Joseph Machiavelli YO DEADASS G??? I GOTCHU WE BOUTTA REPORT BRUH LOL

    • @messianic_scam
      @messianic_scam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sunzi said it actually you just added flavors plagiarist

    • @SaiRam-nz9sy
      @SaiRam-nz9sy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yo where's Niccolo?

  • @mtodd4723
    @mtodd4723 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good short & to the point .

  • @Belacroix5
    @Belacroix5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This applies so nicely in being a drug dealer

  • @2011littlejohn1
    @2011littlejohn1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    This is why all authority should be distrusted and why all politicians are charlatans.

  • @mikeseigle5560
    @mikeseigle5560 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We hurt the people we love all the time, but we are careful not to hurt those we truly fear.

  • @nelsano3
    @nelsano3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Stalin definitely studied well. He was a master of all those tactics

    • @ss-th9pf
      @ss-th9pf ปีที่แล้ว

      Stalin is my god

  • @fpostolache
    @fpostolache 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Machiavelli was a genius of sarcasm and knowlege.
    I was him if him not born.
    Bravo !
    I've read this book many times.
    Realistic !
    Thanks for sharing

  • @richq11
    @richq11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "The Prince was an advice guide for politicians." This is a mistaken concept that has gone mainstream. The Prince was a discourse on human nature which Machiavelli understood better than anyone even modern members of the "therapeutic community."

  • @moose9906
    @moose9906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It depends very much on what your goals are. If your goals are centered on success in the world the Machiavelli has useful advise. However, you value your soul and your eternal destiny, then much of what Machiavelli advises is unwise for "what does it profit a man if he should gain the whole world but lose his immortal soul".

    • @rosedemai1230
      @rosedemai1230 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. If you want friends and love, Its not efficient. :)

  • @alakuay9525
    @alakuay9525 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    great , straight to the point

  • @leandrogarciarios8776
    @leandrogarciarios8776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advices

  • @MMABeijing
    @MMABeijing 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you, that was short and sweet

  • @jmm1233
    @jmm1233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Machiavelli is my superhero pick

  • @dmc7890
    @dmc7890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    4 weeks ago i finished the book of prince
    Great book👍

  • @Arquaizt
    @Arquaizt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great narration.

  • @lsporter88
    @lsporter88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will take heed. Thanks.

  • @chrisza9782
    @chrisza9782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    TLDR
    Always emphasise that you couldn’t eat another bite _before_ stealing the last slice of pizza

  • @BigHenFor
    @BigHenFor 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Number 1 was never said by Machiavelli, but is a popular interpretation of his advice. It would be useful to read The Prince, but better to read his book about Livy to put his advice into context and understand the extent of his realism.

    • @crazypeople262
      @crazypeople262 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      BigHenFor You are right. 👏. He never said it.

    • @richq11
      @richq11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The end justifies the means was Karl Marx from an extrapolation from another quote from Machiavelli

    • @clownplayer7265
      @clownplayer7265 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the quote itself can have a much more positive interpretation.
      "If you want things to be good, you need to prepare yourself to do what must be done."
      Never execute innocents nor try to make an evil utopia alright, but something as simple as self-defense from a dangerous criminal might ocasionally result in taking a life. You don't advocate for vice nor go in your way to ruin lives, but you must not be soft against people who want to destroy you one way or another.
      Or as an old saying from someone I don't remember, well, can't remember the exact words but it goes like this: "Always talk about diplomacy while carrying a big stick."

  • @matrinyer
    @matrinyer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your channel,keep it up.

  • @bigslimsanantoniotx6483
    @bigslimsanantoniotx6483 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @budibausto
    @budibausto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    If only Italians of the age would have listen and apply Macchiavelli's ideas, we could have been a decent nation now. a better one, and much more respected.

    • @mrJohnDesiderio
      @mrJohnDesiderio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mussolini tried it . This philosophy is perfect for an autocrat.

    • @Brokenface
      @Brokenface 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Brik Malek Berlusconi only done laws to avoid himself justice trials and also other things but his govern was bad

  • @diezel44
    @diezel44 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Reminds me of little finger from Game of Thrones, lil sneaky shit.

  • @b1bbscraz3y
    @b1bbscraz3y 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved reading this book in my poli sci courses

  • @magneto5094
    @magneto5094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite books!

  • @RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea
    @RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ve been called Machiavellian so many times. No, I could never compare to this genius.

  • @joeyalfaro2323
    @joeyalfaro2323 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    “To be GOVERNED is to be watched, inspected, spied upon, directed, law-driven, numbered, regulated, enrolled, indoctrinated, preached at, controlled, checked, estimated, valued, censured, commanded, by creatures who have neither the right nor the wisdom nor the virtue to do so. To be GOVERNED is to be at every operation, at every transaction noted, registered, counted, taxed, stamped, measured, numbered, assessed, licensed, authorized, admonished, prevented, forbidden, reformed, corrected, punished. It is, under pretext of public utility, and in the name of the general interest, to be place under contribution, drilled, fleeced, exploited, monopolized, extorted from, squeezed, hoaxed, robbed; then, at the slightest resistance, the first word of complaint, to be repressed, fined, vilified, harassed, hunted down, abused, clubbed, disarmed, bound, choked, imprisoned, judged, condemned, shot, deported, sacrificed, sold, betrayed; and to crown all, mocked, ridiculed, derided, outraged, dishonored. That is government; that is its justice; that is its morality."
    ― Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

  • @jayturner3397
    @jayturner3397 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting article 👍

  • @purposevibe8693
    @purposevibe8693 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lessons from Niccolo Machiavelli

  • @Skrelnick222
    @Skrelnick222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    “The ends justify the means.” Has been the rationale behind just about every atrocity committed throughout history. It’s smart to keep your cards close to your chest but being overly Machiavellian will almost always bite you in the ass.

  • @aalb1873
    @aalb1873 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    His opposite intellectual counterpart was count Francesco Guicciardini.Guicciardini was pessimistic about learning from history in reason he observed for humanity is more simple to reply the same mistakes than goals.This because history is difficult to understand in its truth: people usually try to revrite/distort history to their advantage but, by doing so, they don’t care about the realty of the facts and for this reason they fail in their purposes.The step from history to bad manipulative literature is very easy for Francesco Guicciardini.I think the differences between the two are minimal, but sometimes both vision of history and politics still be compared.A few centuries later... Claude Lévi Strauss expressed a similar concept: in order to have the right answers, first learn how to ask the right questions.

  • @MichaelWilliams-mi4vu
    @MichaelWilliams-mi4vu 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great work thanks!

  • @CastleKingside
    @CastleKingside 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, bro.

  • @jahreigns888
    @jahreigns888 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    He also said that it is better to be feared than lived but don't be hated.

    • @Milesco
      @Milesco 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      * loved

    • @meldy3110
      @meldy3110 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jah Reigns *better to be feared then loved,if not both*

    • @fuckoff6431
      @fuckoff6431 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Milesco thanks man i couldn't make out what he said

  • @carlosm4516
    @carlosm4516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    if u consciously searched a video like this just to one day give u the upper hand against people then we’re alike

  • @jrocket98
    @jrocket98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @liamcollins9183
    @liamcollins9183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he also made a point about how it's easier to conquer a state with an entrenched noble class, as you can sway the nobles to your side, but harder to hold onto this state, as these same nobles may turn against you.
    On the flip side, it's harder to conquer a state with appointed bureaucrats and regional governors, as these bureaucrats are loyal to the incumbent regime, but once you've prevailed, and appointed your own bureaucrats, it's easier to hold onto.

  • @service2204
    @service2204 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Tupac brings me here
    I AM ALIVE

    • @fuckoff6431
      @fuckoff6431 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why?

    • @fuckoff6431
      @fuckoff6431 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tpac talks about machuvalli?

  • @genoinjian7729
    @genoinjian7729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Being feared in a good way is best. I compare it to my dad I feared him and I didn’t fear him that’s how it should be

  • @pellebelin9972
    @pellebelin9972 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You God 🙏🏾❤️

  • @smartman123
    @smartman123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is gold

  • @avinashsapkota7918
    @avinashsapkota7918 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It is better to be feared than to be loved . I believe in this bcz the person who loves you can say anything and di anything that can maybe hury u but the person who feared you always think 100 times before say you something

  • @snatcherzeroone1278
    @snatcherzeroone1278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just curious, have you heard this theory that he wrote "The Prince" as a joke?

  • @leojanjgava1714
    @leojanjgava1714 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good video. keep it up big man

  • @howardlitson9796
    @howardlitson9796 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We love his writing the art of war!

  • @gibraelhamid7552
    @gibraelhamid7552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tupac amaru shakur the real makeveli !
    The don lives on

  • @omsemperorvan5416
    @omsemperorvan5416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This man was a political genius

  • @ApocryphalDude
    @ApocryphalDude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Machiavelli helped me comprehend corporate and government organization structure and internal tendencies.

    • @ApocryphalDude
      @ApocryphalDude 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      2:33 opportunity misspelled.

  • @gregorybrown9791
    @gregorybrown9791 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video make some more

    • @Fireoflearning
      @Fireoflearning  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have 10 tips from Napoleon and Da Vinci videos up, and am currently making more on other figures

  • @rogelioayala4300
    @rogelioayala4300 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can keep the power

  • @albertortega7160
    @albertortega7160 6 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    The True teachings of The Dark side!!

    • @ebrelus7687
      @ebrelus7687 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Dark side is the true light side ;)

    • @McGyver777ATGMAIL
      @McGyver777ATGMAIL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      There is no dark or light side, only the grey.

    • @thehippo_
      @thehippo_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I only see Red Lights.

    • @frankdees507
      @frankdees507 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      McGyver777ATGMAIL There’s got to be, otherwise there would be no conflicts if everyone simply stayed in the grey

    • @hymansahak181
      @hymansahak181 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Albert Ortega
      Light or Dark side is a point of view. Both are self serving as both have agendas.

  • @cilmibaaris6733
    @cilmibaaris6733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makavelli was very smart man, a head of his time.

  • @tsarmi9864
    @tsarmi9864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was interesting. A great insight into sociopathy.

  • @macvena
    @macvena 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Machiavelli was wise, indeed. However, the ends never justify the means. This was, in my humble opinion, the greatest flaw in, "The Prince." Much of his other recommendations were sound, if a bit nasty. Reality is a nasty business, and power is something everyone wants, but is ill prepared to handle.

    • @zinzorius313
      @zinzorius313 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why don't you think that the ends justify the means?

    • @macvena
      @macvena 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zinzorius313 Because that's what someone like Hitler would think.
      So you want to win the lottery, so you cheat.
      You want to be alone, so you kill everyone nearby.
      In both easy examples, the good end were achieved by terrible means.
      Now that's why the ends do not justify the means.

    • @zinzorius313
      @zinzorius313 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@macvena That's not how it works, the ends have to be better than the means, such as killing 10 people to save a 100 people.

  • @rwbyfanfix554
    @rwbyfanfix554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "The world is a vampire sent to drain, secret destroyers, hold you up to the flame. What do I get for all my pain?"
    -Niccolo Machiavelli

  • @r.a715
    @r.a715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i think being loved is better then being feared not all should love you but the most because if they love you they well
    sacrifice for you and trust you in every step

  • @kaldagenius
    @kaldagenius 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    ThanX Mac 👌

  • @kingme4690
    @kingme4690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sonny from "A Bronx Tale" brought me here

  • @charlessilvino934
    @charlessilvino934 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    MAKAVELI THE DON, KILLUMINNATI, 7 days theory.

  • @thesenate5913
    @thesenate5913 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    he also made a book "discourses on livy" where he praised and emphasized the importance of republics

  • @BlacKnightRising
    @BlacKnightRising 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a charmer he was.....

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tip one
    Name your child "JULIUS"

  • @chyenfemyzikangela3703
    @chyenfemyzikangela3703 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "It's better to be feared than to be loved" Life taught me this the hard way. 😭 Makaveli was right.

  • @supreme-ot7gd
    @supreme-ot7gd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too raw...!

  • @laughingskull3881
    @laughingskull3881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tbe prince was the first ever full philosophical thesis I've ever read. Before that it was utube videos, wikipedia and some news and articles. 2 years later I'm still a firm follower of machiavellian theory

  • @jayontario7285
    @jayontario7285 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Sounds like the U.S. Government to me

    • @MisterTutor2010
      @MisterTutor2010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Jay 'Ontario sounds like all governments.

    • @keithhoward4059
      @keithhoward4059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You could live in N. Korea or Syria or Iran

    • @elleJay-mb4yn
      @elleJay-mb4yn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, apparently a lot of politicians swear by this book.

    • @cut-throat3056
      @cut-throat3056 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right 😂😂

    • @heywoodjablowme5834
      @heywoodjablowme5834 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jay 'Ontario sounds like black lies matter

  • @dessaster6639
    @dessaster6639 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    RODRIGO DUTERTE DID ALL OF THIS

    • @absolutelykumot6789
      @absolutelykumot6789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      but the people missed to see it (If i were him i would not mind them). It's not to be very nice it's to be effective that's what a leader is.

  • @reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134
    @reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yep Machiavelli was correct “the ends always justify the means📚” it doesn’t matter how you need to get things done more time we just do what ever is effective, energy cost effective & recourse cost effective to achieve our f*cking goals.
    The real world isn’t Disney land you gotta be brutal when needed to make a statement, there’s a time & a place for Solomon’s philosophy on dealing with the events in the world when you come across them but more time now it calls for you to boss up completely ✅.
    Good breakdown on this video .

    • @KingOfHarlots86
      @KingOfHarlots86 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly,just like how my city had a homeless problem,so we rounded all the homeless people up taught to them how to stop breathing,and stuffed the bodies in storage units. The ends always justify the means. We have fewer homeless now 😀

  • @mannyleela4473
    @mannyleela4473 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good M resolutions. Thanks.
    If I was loaded w Patreon bucks, I would strive to fuel the fire as your vids do my curiosity and desire to learn.
    Here's hoping for a prosperous and successful roaring twenties 2, especially for you and yours.

  • @pantslizard
    @pantslizard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes sir. Slow it down. Perhaps redoing it can be viewed as a training experience. :>)

  • @thatdutchguy2882
    @thatdutchguy2882 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Il Principe is a good read, but he let's go off all pretence in Discorso.
    He was a general bad guy to be fair and the Prussian King Frederich II (a few centuries later) wrote his anti-Machiavell because of it.⬅again a good read.

    • @richie5200
      @richie5200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's why he said if possible both because he knows in some cases love can be used as a tool. But in most cases fear gets the job done. Most people go to work out of the "fear" of losing something

  • @R00KIEo87
    @R00KIEo87 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The exact opposite way to achieve a result sneezing causing massive amounts of mayhem and destruction getting a population working to their ability

  • @idgaf1241
    @idgaf1241 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The narrator is mad articulate

  • @nayr3869
    @nayr3869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This number 1 tip was from The Godfather part 1 Michael hit all members of the 5 families in one day rather then let it prolong

    • @jameswalker2402
      @jameswalker2402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pretty sure that was the theme in all 3 flicks..feared or loved was also in that other gangster movie

    • @sitdowndogbreath
      @sitdowndogbreath 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jameswalker2402 A Bronx Tale Sonny used that line on C.

    • @jameswalker2402
      @jameswalker2402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sitdowndogbreath that's the1

    • @sitdowndogbreath
      @sitdowndogbreath 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jameswalker2402 I'm glad I can help this is after he saves them from riding in the car with those idiots for the firebombing he's sitting in the back

    • @jameswalker2402
      @jameswalker2402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sitdowndogbreath was a great movie

  • @farrgone
    @farrgone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    In other words, one should strive to be a sociopath 🙄

  • @realog868
    @realog868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This Guy is For Those Who Are Real And are not afraid of telling people that they wanna rule the fkin World one day . I read his book (The Prince) as a 7-8 Yo n it's my dad who made me read it . This is real thing , this is reality n Matthew McConaughey said it right "The World Was never fair , it's not now and it'll never be" . After reading the book , I can't say I'm changed but coz if a book Can change you ? I don't think u've a stable personality but I changed my perspective abt certain things . Niccolò Machiavelli was too real to be in the world of hypocrites . Not to mention he was born in the era of that Italy which used to see wars all day n night. 🍺🍺

  • @chiefsmurph
    @chiefsmurph 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like Machiavelli's words, but my brother brought up a good point. "Why should we care about Machiavelli?" I responded by saying "couldn't you say the same about any intellectual or philosopher?" but certainly there must be a better answer out there.

    • @joey199412
      @joey199412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Judge the message not the messenger. What machiavelli said is rationally sound no matter who said it. It's about game theory and maximizing your chances as a ruler. "2+2=4" doesn't suddenly become incorrect just because hitler says it.

    • @rosedemai1230
      @rosedemai1230 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      True. Question everything.