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Virtue and fortune - A lesson from Machiavelli
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Virtue, according to Machiavelli, is a prince’s ability to effect change, influence, and accomplish tasks. It isn’t about coral for ethical standards, but capabilities.
Fortune, however, is that which lies beyond our control. It is fickle, and is something we cannot fully take into account, but must conform to.
A surfer cannot change the waves, but he can choose the one he wants to ride into shore.
A surfer cannot change the waves, but he can choose the one he wants to ride into shore.
Your outcome in life depends on both fortune and virtue.
But you can only control the virtue you build into your life.
That’s why do you need to strengthen your mind body and soul, so you can prepare yourself to react to whatever fortune gives you
But you can only control the virtue you build into your life.
That’s why do you need to strengthen your mind body and soul, so you can prepare yourself to react to whatever fortune gives you
If you do that, you can handle whatever fortune throws your way, whether good or bad.
If you are willing and able, it doesn’t matter what the winds and waves do to you, but you will navigate it successfully. https://twitter.com/conofourgen/status/1387037750768148480">https://twitter.com/conofourg...
If you are willing and able, it doesn’t matter what the winds and waves do to you, but you will navigate it successfully. https://twitter.com/conofourgen/status/1387037750768148480">https://twitter.com/conofourg...
Check out my book review of The Prince by Machiavelli here: https://conversationofourgeneration.com/2020/11/27/173-book-review-the-prince-by-niccolo-machiavelli/">https://conversationofourgeneration.com/2020/11/2...
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