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Niccolò Machiavelli in chapter 14, explains that the only thing a prince should think about was the art of war. In chapter 16 he explains the virtues and vices on whether or not to be generous or cruel. Finally, in chapter 19, he discusses the main topic while reading, which is that it is important for a prince not to be hated by his people. The main interpretation that I agree with overall would have to be chapter 16, because Machiavelli makes an important statement. While being generous is morally right, being mean can also serve the purpose of protecting people. Machiavelli's advice while reading could have been ethical or unethical to anyone, due to the fact that everyone thinks