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about machiavelli for the people or leaders. Machiavelli has a reputation as a ruthless advisor of princes in their pursuit of political power and glory. In your opinion, does he care about the wellbeing of ordinary people at all? Is Machiavelli a champion of the goals of princes, or of the goals of ordinary people? Discuss at least three examples from Machiavelli’s writing that support your argument, and one example that seems to contradict your point of view.