Machiavelli, a Renaissance philosopher, makes a profound statement in his work The Prince. An excerpt from this book, “The Morality of the Prince,” clearly establishes a view that, at the time of its publication, was highly controversial. Today, however, his work can be related to today's society and it is very useful in helping someone understand how humanity should be managed. It emphasizes the importance of using virtues and vices in moderation to become an effective leader. In today's turbulent and contemporary society, men are not governed as they should be, due to corruption and negligence. Leaders of countries, like the US President, do not use their power to the extent that the nation is united because most are afraid of being seen as tyrants and cruel men. This therefore contradicts what leaders should do, and Machiavelli emphasizes this when he says: "[a leader] should not worry too much about being blamed for a vice without which he would have difficulty saving his state" ( Machiavelli 222). ). Without authoritative leaders, it is not possible to...