3 Dark Power Lessons from Machiavelli’s Favorite Prince | Cesare Borgia

Cesare Borgia, Machiavelli’s “favorite prince,” mastered the dark art of power. From ruthless deception to the careful balance of fear and favor, his short career left lessons that shaped The Prince — lessons still studied centuries later.

In this video, we break down three dark power tricks from Cesare Borgia that reveal how fear, cunning, and perception can be deadlier than armies.

Watch to the end to see why Machiavelli believed Borgia was the ultimate blueprint for leadership — and what it means for power today.

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