In his writing, THE PRINCE, he advocates ruling in an unethical manner. Synonymous with manipulation and duplicity, Machiavellian philosophy is duplicitous at best. Webster defines it thus:
DUPLICITY
1 : contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action ; especially : the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or action
Machiavellian
Conduct or philosophy based on (or one who adopts) the cynical beliefs of Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) whose name (in popular perception) is synonymous with deception and duplicity in management and statecraft. Born in Florence (Italy), Machiavelli was its second chancellor and (in 1513) wrote the book 'The Prince' that discusses ways in which the rulers of a nation state can gain and control power. Although The Prince contains some keen and practical insights into human behavior, it also displays a pessimistic view of human nature and condones opportunistic and unethical ways of manipulating people.
One of its suggestions reads, "Whoever desires to found a state and give it laws, must start with assuming that all men are bad and ever ready to display their vicious nature."
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