Therefore a wise prince will seek means by which his subjects will always and in every possible condition of things have need of his government, and then they will always be faithful to him.
Most people associate Machiavelli with a devious, twisted mind when he was actually simply a pragmatic. He is labeled as an amoral guy since he admits that violent or cunning methods are sometimes useful.
Also, as an software contractor, his thesis on private forces/ paid forces is quite enlightening.
Also, as an software contractor, his thesis on private forces/ paid forces is quite enlightening.