"It must be noted that there is no surer way of keeping possession than by devastation. Any man who builds a fortress and does not destroy it must expect to be destroyed by it."
NICCOLÒ MACHIAVELLI
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"Death Note," a popular anime and manga series, presents a wealth of themes that echo Machiavellian concepts, particularly those related to power, morality, and the nature of leadership.
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