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This answer almost universally comes from Machiavelli's The Prince. Colloquially it means to rule with an iron fist, but a more complex interpretation would be that it means to rule with subtlety and carefully crafted plans to both maintain the population, and keep your enemies at bay.
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What term fits this definition a cunning or evil person?
Machiavellian
A person who is described as Machiavellian is someone who?
It describes someone who is deceitful and cunning.
Evil natured person?
The most evil person is Ehud Olmert! He is the president of Israel and he killed Thousands of Palestinian children!
How can you use the word traits in a sentence?
He displays hidden traits when under pressure
How are character traits revealed?
Character traits are revealed by the actions and description of the character.
Why do you say Machiavellian villain is there any Machiavellian who is not evil?
no there isn't
Was HItler a Machiavellian leader?
no
Was Henry VIII more of an Renaissance man or machiavellian?
machiavellian because he always favoued himself and many people were scared of him
What is a word for Excessively harsh?
Machiavellian.
Who is a modern Machiavellian politician?
aaron doyle
What is machiavellian principle?
"the end justifies the means"
What is Machiavellian Theory?
"the end justifies the means"
What are examples of machiavellian tactics?
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.
How do you use Machiavellian in a sentence?
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.
What is a Machiavellian decision?
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.
How is bill gates a machiavellian leader?
Bill Gates a Machiavellian leader due to the various contributions that he has made in the world of technology. He is regarded as a brilliant Machiavellian leader who offers modern leadership.
What does it mean if someone says they are Machiavellian?
the end justifies the means
