y (Machiavelli) He should keep men trained and train with them (Machiavelli). Hunting is also a good activity for a prince because it teaches the lay of the land so that it’s resources can better be used to defend it (Machiavelli). This also improves the prince’s ability to explore when attacking opponents (Machiavelli). In any given area, he should give thought to different battle scenarios to decide how each would best be played out to his advantage depending on the location (Machiavelli). A prince should also study and emulate the great battle leaders of history (Machiavelli). This is also seen throughout Hamlet. Fortinbras the prince of Norway main objective is war. Machiavelli believes a man who strives solely for good will be pursuing his own downfall, for so many men are not good. The prudent prince will temper his pros and cons to achieve a powerful balance (Machiavelli). It is better to be miserly and let your people prosper, than to be liberal and generous because the more they are ingested the fewer are the meals to indulge them further (Machiavelli). It is fine to show greatness by giving away the property of another property (spoils of war, looting, pillaging) but giving away one’s own will lead to heavy taxation, which will lose for you the good regards of the people who support you (Machiavelli). Machiavelli also believes there is greater security in being feared than loved, but be careful not to be hated. Machiavelli states that it is important to avoid feelings of contempt and hatred from the people, as time after time history has shown that these two emotions by the people toward their leader will cause his downfall (Machiavelli). Generally, all that a prince has to do to remain in the good favor of the people is to not deprive them of their property or their honor. At times of war between two neighboring factions it is best to side with the one who has the best ability to help and support you; but wo...
