No, Machiavelli believed that a ruler should prioritize their own power and stability over the happiness of the people. He argued that it is better for a prince to be feared than loved, as fear ensures obedience and stability in a ruler's domain.
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Niccolo Machiavelli wrote The Prince.
The Prince is an explanation of why the majority is ruled by the minority.
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Niccolo Machiavelli was the author of the political classic The Prince.
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Most famously, "The Prince."
Niccolo Machiavelli
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Machiavelli's most famous book is called "The Prince." It was written in the 16th century and is a political treatise on leadership and governance.