Virtù and Fortuna
Success depends on a combination of virtù (personal ability, strength, and strategy) and fortuna (luck or circumstances). A wise leader must master both to adapt to changing situations.
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A groundbreaking treatise on political strategy and leadership, The Prince explores the ruthless pragmatism and cunning necessary for rulers to acquire, maintain, and wield power effectively in a volatile world.
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