How can Nicolo Machiavellis The Prince be considered timeless?
The Prince is timeless because the criticisms Machiavelli applied to politicians during the Renaissance still apply to politicians today. For example, these quotes: “A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests.” “It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.” “Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.” and especially, in relation to hot-button issues “Politics have no relation to morals.” You can apply those quotes to many leaders, past and present.
