In his book The Qualities of the Prince Niccolo Machiavelli stated his opinion on what makes a good ruler. He believed that a leader shouldn't think about his luxuries so much and learn knowledge about commanding and leading. This takes a lot of training and hard work, but by doing this he will maintain the rein of his family rule. If he ignores this, he will surely lose his position as ruler of the nation. One of the most important qualities that Miachiavelli stated a ruler should have is knowledge of warfare. One thing that's bad about not being trained in knowledge of warfare is that it makes the prince look weak. This makes the people feel uneasy and unsafe, which leads to conspiracies against him. He believed

that a ruler should exercise his practice in warfare. Especially during peacetime, there are two ways that a prince should do to gain more knowledge in warfare, actions and by mind. Machivelli's meaning of actions was that a ruler could discipline himself in knowing the surrounding environment and keep his soldiers disciplined.

All in all they're many different ways a leader can achieve prosperity and have qualities of a good ruler. Machiavelli stated his opinions of what makes a good ruler, even some great rulers in history showed some similarities to Machiavelli. Great rulers such as Caesar and Lincoln had both similarities and differences of ruling their nations, but both had the same goal, to have their nation grow and thrive.

When Machavelli said "I conclude, therefore, that a prince must be concerned with conspiracies when people are well disposed toward him...taken care not to anger the nobles and to satisfy the common people and the keep them contented." By stating this Machavelli meant that a ruler should be aware of what's going around and not to trust the people. Machavelli also said that a ruler should have both internal and external qualities. Internal qualities of a ruler are generosity, leadership, intelligence and a kind heart. External qualities if a prince are his reputation of strength and to show no mercy.

Another great ruler that helped his nation grow and prosper after Machiavelli wrote his book was Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States. He was born in Hardin Country, Kentucky on February 12, 1809. During his childhood he mostly educated himself by borrowing books and newspapers. He was also fond of talking and listening t

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