Discuss four pieces of advice of Machiavelli to the prince?

Answer 1

1. Machiavelli advises that a prince should carefully calculate all the wicked deeds he needs to do to secure his power, and then execute them all in one stroke

2. In a nutshell, the medieval Italian philosopher asserted that a good leader: Should be feared rather than loved “If you cannot be both” to avoid a revolt. Should have the support of the people because it's difficult to take action without their support. Should hold good virtues.

3. State is sovereign, autonomous, and non-religious.

4. A prince must combine the qualities of a lion and a fox.