To be a lion, one must also be a fox - thus said Machiavelli

Author: Niccolò Machiavelli
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Machiavelli said, "Anyone who tries to be always good will inevitably be destroyed by those who are willing to do evil." In this seemingly peaceful, quiet, and friendly world, there are actually many hypocritical and cunning people and things. Machiavelli believed that both personal and social behavior can be reduced to selfishness. Therefore, he warns us that when living among others, we must never be complacent and must always consider human flaws. Only in this way can we navigate the jungle of interpersonal relationships with ease. Different eras always play the same game. History has proven that the winners of this game are often not those with benevolent hearts, but those who hide their talents and stupidity are the ultimate victors in this world. Machiavelli exposes what people do, but he says it bluntly. By analyzing and describing people's behavior and nature, he reveals what they are actually doing and thinking. This book collects the essence of Machiavelli's great thoughts and tells us how to become the ultimate winner in life.