Book Banned for Centuries: Machiavelli's The Prince Explained

For centuries, The Prince was banned, deemed too dangerous for public consumption. Why? Because it unrevealed the brutal truths about power and control that still shape the world today. In this video, we explore Machiavelli’s controversial teachings that have helped rulers, politicians, and leaders rise to the top—and stay there. Learn how to master power, maintain control, and navigate the ruthless realities of leadership.

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00:00 Intro - The Book That Terrified the Powerful
02:01 Power Is Not Given – It Is Taken
03:04 It Is Better to Be Feared Than Loved
04:46 Morality Is a Tool, Not a Rule
06:39 Appearances Are More Important Than Reality
08:07 The Ends Justify the Means
09:51 Crush Your Enemies Completely
11:17 Never Depend on Others for Power
12:45 Be Both a Lion and a Fox
14:04 Outro - Knowledge Is Power – Use It Wisely

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[StoicQuotes]

Machiavelli didn’t create ruthless leaders—he just exposed how they operate. The real question is: are we better off knowing these truths, or does this knowledge only make power games even more dangerous?

[VoiceOfTheHustle]

This breakdown of The Prince is both insightful and gripping! Machiavelli’s lessons on power, strategy, and control remain just as relevant today as they were centuries ago. This video brilliantly highlights why the book was feared and banned, yet still shapes leadership and politics. A must-watch for anyone seeking to understand real-world influence!

[mattanderson]

Fantastic discussion
Excellent analysis
Thank you Sir

[jgrullon]

I rather live in honesty and tell the truth

[v.r]

It was banned for the masses. Not banned for the rest.

[charleslamarche]

It’s funny that the Catholic Church didn’t approve (The Prince) it’s exactly how they behaved for over 1500 years and look at the results now. It is collapsing! Karma, karma, karma! 😂😂😂

[Mocking_Bird_IM]

Machiavelli's prince is "harmless" compared to Kautilya's king - max weber

[truthseeker]

In the end, good wins, and bad losses. All those manipulations go into the trash can, when god intervenes.

[shonuff]

The irony being The Prince was meant to be satire

[NizamiQ]

Bu barədə bizim bir yazarımız yaxşı deyib, et, yaxşı edirsən, ancaq düz etmirsən.