Machiavelli, a Renaissance philosopher, makes a profound statement in his work, The Prince. An excerpt from this book, "The Morals of the Prince," clearly establishes a view that, at the time of its publication, was highly controversial. Now, however, his work can be related to today's society, and is very useful in helping someone understand how humanity should be managed. He advocates the importance of using virtues and vices in moderation to be a successful leader. In today's turbulent and contemporary society, men are not governed as they should, due to corruption and neglect. Leaders of countries, such as the president of the United States, do not use their power to the extent that the nation is united, because most are afraid of being seen as tyrants and cruel men. This, therefore, contradicts what leaders should do, and Machiavelli emphasizes this when he says, "[a leader] should not be too concerned about incurring blame for some vice without which he would struggle to save his state" (Machiavelli 222 ). Without authoritative leaders it is not possible...