Few thinkers have been so widely quoted and so deeply misunderstood as Niccolo Machiavelli. For centuries, his name has been shorthand for political deceit—a man who supposedly preached that any act, however cruel, is justified if it leads to success based on the phrase “the ends justify the means”. But guess what, that phrase never appears in his manifesto, The Prince, at all. The idea was stitched to his reputation long after his death, and it turned a complex political analysis into a cartoon of villainy. If you’ve ever tossed that line around in debate or history class, the truth about where it comes from—and what Machiavelli really meant—might surprise you.
Niccolo Machiavelli Facts. Under Niccolo Machiavelli's command, the Florentine militia captured Pisa—but his luck would soon come to a chilling end.
Niccolo Machiavelli Facts. Under Niccolo Machiavelli's command, the Florentine militia captured Pisa—but his luck would soon come to a chilling end.
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