A Machiavellian villain is a character portrayed in literature who is in a sense a "puppet master". He uses other "tool villains" in order to get what he desires. A Machiavellian villain always operates in secrecy, concealing his true intentions from everyone.
The term is based off the philosophies of Machiavelli, a political philosopher who wrote The Prince- a treatise that outlines the most effective way for a king to govern.
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machiavellian because he always favoued himself and many people were scared of him
deceitful and manipulative individual who seeks to harm others for personal gain or pleasure.
Machiavellian.
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"the end justifies the means"
"the end justifies the means"
Machiavellian tactics are more like life principles. For example, be bold, avoid yes-men, user your own judgment, and be aware of ambitious people. Machiavellian tactics involve secrecy and strength to achieve power and political advantages.
A devious person is often seen as cunning or evil, as they manipulate or deceive others for their own gain.
A politician who uses the 'dark arts'might be described as machiavellian: someone who is adept at subterfuge & deception, someone who says not exactly what he means, someone who deceives.
A Machiavellian decision is one that serves your best interests without regard to how it affects others. Generally speaking Machiavelli's ideas are deemed to be cruel ones.