Machiavelli's Controversial Quotes | The Prince Part 2 | Palminteri & Franzese 

I think Machiavelli understood the true evil of human nature.

How common was it that mobsters were actually poor or broke? how often did mobsters find themselves with little to no money? After watching Donnie Brasco, I was surprised how broke lefty was although he was a made man.

Machiavelli is definitely a product of his environment. He grew up in renaissance Italy when city states essentially governed themselves. He was I believe an advisor to the Medici banking family.

Machiavelli said once it's is far better to be feared than loved if you cannot have both

Running a country is a business. Its deeper then we all think.

Honest, he grew up in a time when political violence was normal, and when Italy was divided by lying assassination blackmail, that was a normal thing in his time.

Lots of love from India.... Sir 🙏 Please make a video about "As a man thinketh n the path of prosperity" by James Allen

Vladimir Putin once said too Oliver Stone in a interview "those that are destined too hang surely won't drown" Respect too my Russian brothers and sisters through God

Power, money and sex motivate people all over the world. When you have power, the other two fill follow. So power is the big motivator in life.

“Let your guys know whatever you ask them to do they know you can do on your own.” Great advice for any boss!

NATO in the Ukraine is like a Warsaw Pact military base in Louisiana.

Big fan of Chazz’s podcast. Even bigger fan of Michael’s podcast. This combo is absolutely the BEST!! Keep up the great work!!!

great video watchen right now god bless be safe just finished watchen tables in the back with anthony rugiannojr and sammy excellent sitdown!!!!

Hi! Thanks Michael and Chazz for delving further into this political classic. Looking forward! This book helped me through uni and law school 📚

When USA was under the Trump administration through potentially the most difficult times in the modern day with the pandemic, yet economy flourish from a financial view somehow Trump kept USA a float (outside looking in) he didn’t in the situation that was in front of him collapse and I can honestly say that I don’t think Ukraine would have fallen under attack from Russia. The first 6 ish months he was out of office in the theatrical smoke screen that was put on for the rest of the world Russia went to war on Ukraine under the cloak of ‘NATO’ (war needs a driving factor) if Trump was in office now I strongly believe Russia would have been to scared to launch there attack! Because Trump stood out and stud up and even if the case wasn’t as it seemed other nations would not mess with Trump because he was a man of his word, under Trump there had been economic growth and a decrease in military action over seas, he loves America and wanted to strengthen the position of your nation first before looking after others (I don’t understand how that makes you a bad person) he was elected to drive America back to being a power house. Sorry to say Biden has shown that was Trump that bad? Because there was less war and more money being made by the average person. But agenda does not want peace and power to the people under him and it is so easily seen. Name one thing Biden promised the United Sates that has been put in place “successfully”. Under Trump as an English man looking in Trump was bringing back that fire that the country needs, spoke out at things that no other member of congress dare speak of and has been twisted and turned the gun has been pointed at him. Ask your self what does and American President and congress look like to you? Because it is not what you have right now, the damage in your great country it will take years to recover from of the right person takes the nation. I doubt Chaz or Michael will read this I hope it gets to you. Great show.

I am actually reading Il Principe right now. You should do a video on a friend and contemporary of Machiavelli named Francesco Guiccuardini. He was from Florence and also was a diplomat. He wrote a book called RICORDI, which discussed human nature, strategy and tactics.

10:07 Love and fear can never go together Take Ethiopian prime minister abiy ahmed for example when he first arrived,in his honeymoon years everyone loved him they all thought he was the savior of that country but as the years go by and wars start to blow out they all started to turn against him even tho he made mistakes So it's better to be feared because love doesn't last forever.

When people say they love you & they lie 85% of the time who do you trust? Only the Creator of man, woman & earth

Actually I think Machiavelli had a very good understanding of the nature of the unregenerate unsaved state of man even scriptures tell us that there is none good no not one and there is none that seeks after God

We are peace loving nations 😂😂😂😂😂 tell that to all the proxy wars we have started

Those who wish to win the favor of a prince will approach him with valuable possessions ; horses weapons, gold. I've found among my belongings nothing i value more than my knowledge on the deeds of great men

Great stuff guys. Michael, Sammy and Anthony Rugiano are easily the top three guys in this Ex Mob guy genre. Respect and awsome content 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

Maybe the calm guys are just dead inside because they have lost all hope.

this show gets better every time

Im agreed of what you are sharing. This admo. don't care to take us down because of their own ambitions. I got the book last week and it is amazing what Niccolo Machiavelli share. and yes, without God we are nothing. May the good Lord keep blessing you both.

Excellent! I love how Chaz repeats everything Michael says. It’s like Joey two times, I’m gonna get the papers, get the papers. Lol.

Machievelli was actually a proponent of the city state. But he wrote "The Prince" because he needed work - used it a sort of a "job application." True - learned this with Professor Jack Spielvogel in a 400 level history class at Penn State.

4:09 imagine having a former city which is now a country , at ur border , threatening to join nato , they got what’s come to them

Empoverich the citizens give them peanuts, they have no power or influence nether voice,than to obey your instructions

awesome once again ! keep similar topics up 🙏

Machiavelli had only to be a keen observer of the world around him, not have had some particular experience unique to him, personally. The world was somewhat different in his day, but the roots of his insights will always remain.

Dear Michael, if you don't understand Putin think about Roy DeMeo... Do you get it now?

Another great sit down.

Good morning gentlemen it is 11am here in Los Angeles. Have a blessed day. May The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’

@Michael @Chazz The Prince, 48 Laws of Power, and Art of War, this is standard reading in jail for anyone who spends some time inside.. Sometimes I wish I could go back in for a month to take a break from the wife and just read a good book. Allow me to show you another great book in my collection, which was made a mandatory read when I was in college studying aviation. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. It's not a book typically known to criminals, but is a must read for any boss or aspirante. Check it out, and enjoy!

I always enjoy your videos and I’m a fan of both you gentlemen. Wish you much success with the channel and podcast.

FYI Putin didn't invade Ukraine had been violating the Minsk for YEARS and the ppl asked Putin for help because they voted to remain part of Russia and didn't want to be part of Ukraine

On one side, anybody nowadays can go to a book store and purchase a copy of 'The Prince', which shows how great human civilisation even with all the flaws in human nature. On another side, probably very few people (not even all those, who actually serve as rulers) can even begin to understand "The Prince".

If you only read The Prince and ignore The Discourses you will not understand Machiavelli's love for a good and genuine Republic, nor will you see that he was an Italian patriot.

Many left Russia when they could and I know 1 of them and keep in contact with him. He says it is much worse in Russia since Pitin. And he isn't going back.

I love both of you guys, but let's not forget the 50 million children in the sex slave market! Lucifer is having a blast, but we all know Jesus will beat him again!

In regards to both of your opinions on Ukraine and Putin... I think you need to re-read Machiavelli again... coz you are the ones that have just been duped.

Comíng from the streets who got this nation hooked on Opioids?? What was in Afghanistan (poppy fields) and since your so concerned keep your guns on thst side of the border..

Hi Micheal, at what point do we start holding 20 percent of the american junkie from.stop shooting or snorting drugs. I agree with the border issue. The american junkie will play a part in americas demise.

I believe the prince is more tongue in cheek criticism then a legit how too manual. his "prince" at the time was a bitter rival and would be the last guy he would 'advise". furthermore he was loyal to republic governance. i think one of his friends said Machiavelli dressed in togas and pretend he was in the roman republic. I'd argue the prince is closer to mafia democracy, where the book is to lay out all the dirty tricks autocrats use so the people can watch out.

Bet Mach glad didn't have to pay no copyright on the bank ( table ) Everything old becomes new again.

Michael has been alive since the height of war on drugs it escalated to the point that the politics of the whole continent of america from south to north, from Argentina to Canada has been directly shaped by the U.S. and its policies towards drugs, and the fact that he still doesn't understand war on drugs doesn't work and its not something you can solve by force is just ridiculous, I mean have you heard of a thing called prohibition?

U guys help me out a lot . Bring me back .. ground me again. Thanks 🙏

You guys are great, keep up this great work, and I think I'll write both of you in for Pres, and VP next election !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chaz, why did Putin do it? 2014 Maidan coup de tat by the USA

Enjoy your sit-downs. Elder Insight.

Putin cant afford to lose the war it would devastate his career.

NATO get what they deserve. Ukraine did not

Favorite podcast along with pbd

Solomon is the greatest king to ever walk on earth. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them)

Damn 71 ..holding your age great

Putin, Puta or Poutine, the choice is yours

Come on Chazz NATO was surrounding him with rockets and the way he went to steam roll Kyiv wasn't that bad he gave notice, I think America and Ukraine are in the wrong not Russia

Good listening men but stay out of politics

But the Prince lost to Spain😂

Is Usa a really peaceful nation ?

Gold medal

Great show 🍿

I know this is a podcast about books and i read some of the books you guy's spoke about but can do a episode about chess and how it plays in the mob life please

I read the Quran and The Prince.

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Did Micheal just have dental work? He sounds like after they numb your mouth 😅

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Wonderful discussion as always! Thank you wise men!Thought that was James 1:19 not Solomon’s proverbs? (Be quick to listen. Slow to speak…)

Please review the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Love the show. Sound needs work, can hardly hear Michael in my headphones!

10:37 the main reason is the commission. You started letting non sicilians in the life. It's not in the northerners blood to stay loyal. You are a perfect example of this.

Great video

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