Chapter 2: In maintaining a hereditary monarchy the royal family has a much easier time then that of a new monarch. Because if a prince is of true descent he will always be able to maintain his power. This is true because the people are more likely to love the prince unless he does something extraordinary to make his people hate him.

Chapter 3: In talking of mixed monarchies, Machiavelli says that the new prince no matter how strong his armies are will always need the favor of the people to take control. If the new kingdom has the same language and nationality as you, then one must take into account to make sure the blood of the former prince is extinct, and to make no alteration to their laws and taxes. If the New Kingdom doesn't have the same language and nationality, then the two best options are to take up residence in the new land or set up colonies there.

Chapter 4: Here we are told that if one is too hold on too all of his lands then it is easier if it is the prince and his servants not the

Chapter 13: On the other hand auxiliary troops are just as useless, and the only way to have a faithful army is with ones own troops. Native troops are the only way to a true and safe victory. Machiavelli says it is better to lose with ones own troops, then to win with a borrowed army.

Chapter 25: Are our lives ruled by our free will or by the chance and the good fortune of God. Machiavelli thinks that it is half-and-half and he compares fate to a river and a woman. Comparing to a woman he says that fortune is a woman, and it is necessary, if you wish to master her, to conquer her by force; and it can be seen that she lets herself be overcome by the bold rather than by those who proceed coldly.

Chapter 15: Princes are judged and either given praises or blame. A prince must prioritize and strive for the good and praise worthy qualities that will not hurt his reputation or cause him to lose grip on his kingdom. And in turn stay away from those qualities that would cause him harm.

Chapter 16: In being to liberal one must be very careful not to let the tables turn on him. For if a prince gives too much he will end up having to tax his subjects which will cause him to lose popularity. It is better for a prince to be frugal and in the end the people will be able to see that he has not burdened them with his dealings.

Chapter 5: On the subject of cities who used to govern themselves there are three ways one can go about trying to govern them. First, to despoil them, second, to go and live with them, and third, allow them to live under their own laws taking tribute from them, and creating within the country a government of few who will keep it friendly to you. But the only sure way is to despoil them.

Chapter 20: Princes over the years have tried numerous things to control their lands and become great Prince's. One of the most important things that a prince must not forget is the people. If the people love you and will not take up arms against you it will be hard for anyone to.

Chapter 21: Making a good reputation for oneself is very important for a prince, which can be done in a few different ways. Some are great enterprises, war, going strongly for or against something, and r

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