Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince Flashcards
1
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Virtu
A
skilled, deceptive, wicked
2
Q
Fortuna
A
lucky, stuff happens to you
3
Q
The Ends Justify the Means
A
do anything to keep power because you need to be in power to protect the people and prevent war
4
Q
Political Necessity
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5
Q
Power and Deception
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6
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People and Nobles
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7
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Lion and Fox
A
Lion: is strong and powerful, you don’t mess with him
Fox: is cunning, clever, and sly, a backstabber
