(Chapter VIIII) 10. The injuries should be done quickly and swiftly. If a city must be destroy, it must be destroyed all at once. It should be done in such a way so as to ensure no unexpected circumstance pop up. This is despotic way of ruling in my opinion, and the people deserve better. (Chapter VIIII)

11. In order to stay in power, it is important to have the support of other rulers, so they will defend you if your principalities are in danger of being seized. The people ought to fear a ruler, when it is convenient for the ruler to appear all-powerful. Otherwise, if the people believe they are serving some good, they will be more willing to work for the general good. A happy shrewdness can make the people think they are doing this. (Chapter IX)

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In Chapter IX, Machiavelli specifically outlines the different ways to setup and manage an oligarchy. (Chapter IX)
13. There are many ways to sustain power, based on different modes of government, from republicanism to tyranny to civil principality. Republicanism is usually the freest of these forms.

14. Imitation of the great is important, but what is also important is learning from their mistakes. To learn about different rulers is to learn about different forms of government. (Chapter XI)

15. Because he would not use his good arms, only his good deeds. He would then come to ultimate ruin. (Chapter XII)

16. Liberality means the use of good deeds. He believes that this is an inefficient method of