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The ends justify the means.

That is, a "Prince" must be like a Centaur, half man and half beast, with the capabilities of human empathy and beastly strength to keep the territory stable with the awareness that a "Prince" becomes hated by interfering with the property (and income) of, and by offending the dignity or honor of his subjects.

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The Machiavellian principle implies that moral considerations are irrelevant in affairs of state. It means the only thing that should affect a state decision is what is best for the kingdom, country and the people, even if that means deceit or even murder.

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