There is a very important distinction he makes between being "feared" and "despised". "Feared" in this context also means "fair". People must only fear stepping out of line. As long as they respect clearly established rules, they must know that they do not risk anything. Machiaveli strongly condemns collective punishment, or punishment of the innocents. If innocents can be punished, then people have no reason to obey you, as they can be harmed regardless. This is what makes a leader despised, not feared, and it will lead to his demise. This is a very important clarification that I think a lot of people are unaware of.
The distinction is between "feared" and "hated" and no, being feared has nothing to do with fairness lol. Machiavelli literally says it's fair game whatever tf you do to the populace as long as you don't either rob from them or steal their women, and even recommends that they be "kept in shape" with random acts of violence & cruelty to keep the fear of the populace fresh and at the forefront of their minds. He simply recommends that such violence & cruelty be swift instead of dragged out. Machiavelli's prince is not at all concerned with what's fair lol
@@KevinJohnson-cv2no Yes, and that's "fair". Robbing from the people makes the people hate you because one takes without cause; kill, slaughter, banish -- as long as their's a good execuse to justify doing so, makes one fair. Step out of line and everything you have is forfeit, so fear that line and I would do no harm to you.
Love it. Great video. This one made me think of Sun Tzu's "Art of War" as well, which I own but have never read. Not sure whether it might also be the sort of thing that could come into your realm of things to discuss? Maybe not. :D
@@enaquasanitas7017 Haha. Still haven't read the books. I probably just want someone smart to make a snappy insightful video about the books and concepts therein to save the effort of reading them, or to inspire me to actually read them! :)
Balance is the principle of the art of war. Praise your men too much they will think they are undefeatable and will be defeated. Praise them too little they will think nothing of themselves and gain no skill in battle. Bring too much food soldiers will get fat bring too little and you lose all morale. Use spy tactics before military might. Don't take too many soldiers to battle and don't take too few. Only battle when you know you'll win and never fear retreat to fight another day. If you are victorious in battle don't be too victorious or your captors will rebel. Fold them into your ranks sparingly to avoid rebellion and Praise them as if they were your own soldiers fighting valiantly. Know yourself and your capabilities. Ask a soldier to do more than he has seen you do and he will rebel ask a soldier to do something you've always done and he'll take the task with glory.
@@muzboz let me explain to you in the dog sense. If a dog were to understand that type of knowledge he would be the pack alpha no matter his size or strength... there's alot a can explain but you already said you're a lazy moron so why try. Just think about it but don't hurt yourself
Bad Leaders are never Good People Good People never follow bad Leaders Good Leaders attract Good People Bad Leaders attract Bad People Bad People follow anything BAD
he has the sly diminuitive look of a younger Putin. In India, Kings ruled righteously according to ancient epics!!! the return of those Kings is soon!!!
There is a very important distinction he makes between being "feared" and "despised".
"Feared" in this context also means "fair". People must only fear stepping out of line. As long as they respect clearly established rules, they must know that they do not risk anything. Machiaveli strongly condemns collective punishment, or punishment of the innocents. If innocents can be punished, then people have no reason to obey you, as they can be harmed regardless. This is what makes a leader despised, not feared, and it will lead to his demise.
This is a very important clarification that I think a lot of people are unaware of.
The distinction is between "feared" and "hated" and no, being feared has nothing to do with fairness lol. Machiavelli literally says it's fair game whatever tf you do to the populace as long as you don't either rob from them or steal their women, and even recommends that they be "kept in shape" with random acts of violence & cruelty to keep the fear of the populace fresh and at the forefront of their minds. He simply recommends that such violence & cruelty be swift instead of dragged out. Machiavelli's prince is not at all concerned with what's fair lol
@@KevinJohnson-cv2no Yes, and that's "fair". Robbing from the people makes the people hate you because one takes without cause; kill, slaughter, banish -- as long as their's a good execuse to justify doing so, makes one fair. Step out of line and everything you have is forfeit, so fear that line and I would do no harm to you.
Brilliant mind of you❤
Example and more explanation please sir❤😊
Well said
thank you for this detailed video DR. GOD BLESS.
You're very welcome.
I'd love to see you do a video on Machiavelli's Discourses on Livy.
I will put it on the list to get round to at some point!
Brilliant video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Oh, you should review "Hadji Murat" by Leo Tolstoy, and "Death and the Dervish" by Mese Selimovic.
Love it. Great video.
This one made me think of Sun Tzu's "Art of War" as well, which I own but have never read.
Not sure whether it might also be the sort of thing that could come into your realm of things to discuss? Maybe not. :D
@@enaquasanitas7017 Haha. Still haven't read the books. I probably just want someone smart to make a snappy insightful video about the books and concepts therein to save the effort of reading them, or to inspire me to actually read them! :)
Balance is the principle of the art of war. Praise your men too much they will think they are undefeatable and will be defeated. Praise them too little they will think nothing of themselves and gain no skill in battle. Bring too much food soldiers will get fat bring too little and you lose all morale. Use spy tactics before military might. Don't take too many soldiers to battle and don't take too few. Only battle when you know you'll win and never fear retreat to fight another day. If you are victorious in battle don't be too victorious or your captors will rebel. Fold them into your ranks sparingly to avoid rebellion and Praise them as if they were your own soldiers fighting valiantly. Know yourself and your capabilities. Ask a soldier to do more than he has seen you do and he will rebel ask a soldier to do something you've always done and he'll take the task with glory.
@@muzboz let me explain to you in the dog sense. If a dog were to understand that type of knowledge he would be the pack alpha no matter his size or strength... there's alot a can explain but you already said you're a lazy moron so why try. Just think about it but don't hurt yourself
@@nathangilbert1344where'd this originate?
@@katherinedenhit2810 Where did what originate?
He was a fine assassin
How true is his view though
True enough if you choose to be an inept and wicked ruler. You can be virtuous and stay in power if you're competent.
Who is the greatest leader of all time?
Read the Prince many years ago, but I sadly lost it when I moved.
Nice to see a short and concise video to remind me of his ideas.
Thanks.
Bad Leaders
are never Good People
Good People
never follow
bad Leaders
Good Leaders
attract Good People
Bad Leaders
attract Bad People
Bad People
follow anything BAD
he has the sly diminuitive look of a younger Putin. In India, Kings ruled righteously according to ancient epics!!! the return of those Kings is soon!!!
So I should stop being such a nice guy? My fans will be disappointed if I change.
So maybe prince John was actually good king
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