# Machiavelli ## Note Each role has its own moral code, same as the (best) dress code for a fireman is not the same as for a cheerleader. The role of the ruler is first to create stability, without it we descend into chaos and no good policy can come out of it. Always consider stability in mind, and consider the mood of the people. Be also as cruel as necessary, since being too cruel can cause an uprising. If the debate is between loved and feared, choose feared. ## Overview Topics:: [[Political Philosophy (MOC)]] URL:: [Wiki](https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/machiavelli/)