Machiavelli believes that human beings are insatiable and mean by nature. Humans are insatiable but full of desires. His view regarding human nature is that of an high resemblance to that of Hobbes. Machiavelli’s views regarding politics, religion and morality are essentially based on his view of human nature.

The qualities of the ideal prince according to Machiavelli include ruthlessness when necessary, the ability to inspire respect, military expertise, and a willingness to set virtue aside.

A prince should do good if he can, but be ready to do evil if he must. Yet a prince must be careful to always act in a way that appears virtuous, for many can see you, but few know how you really are.

Machiavelli identifies three main types of principalities: hereditary, new, or mixed.

Machiavelli’s guide to power was revolutionary in that it described how powerful people succeeded—as he saw it—rather than as one imagined a leader should operate.

“Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.” “If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.” “The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves.

1 : of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism. 2 : suggesting the principles of conduct laid down by Machiavelli specifically : marked by cunning, duplicity, or bad faith He relied on Machiavellian tactics to get elected.

Coping with manipulation and deceit.

1. DO:
2. Set boundaries and stick to them.
3. Accept the reality of their character and their behavior.
4. Be aware of your own vulnerabilities, and manage them.
5. Build supportive relationships.
6. Try to establish win-win outcomes, whenever possible.
7. DON’T: