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The appearance of virtue can be as important as virtue itself from "summary" of Poder & Manipulação: Como entender o mundo em vinte lições extraídas de "O Príncipe", de Maquiavel by Jacob Petry
The concept of the importance of appearance over reality is a recurring theme in Machiavelli's "The Prince." Machiavelli argues that it is more beneficial for a ruler to appear virtuous rather than actually be virtuous. This is because people are more easily swayed by what they see on the surface rather than what lies beneath. In Machiavelli's view, a ruler who appears virtuous will be perceived as just and honorable by the people. This positive image can help the ruler maintain power and control over his subjects. The people will be less likely to rebel against a ruler who they believe to be virtuous, even if that virtue is only skin-deep. ...
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