We must do good, on the other hand, little by little, so that people can fully appreciate it” (Machiavelli 31). What he explains here is that when someone takes over a new land, he must eliminate all his bad deeds so that people have more time to forget, and also sprinkle some good deeds here and there so people don't do it. rebel against you. The people hold the key to a stable community, and if the people revolt against a leader, then the leader is basically powerless. Machiavelli talks about oppressing the people, but also emphasizes not oppressing them to the point of turning against a ruler. Some may say that what Machiavelli says that subjects need to be cared for, but based on harsh diction like crush and paralyze, when he talks about how to deal with people who pose a threat and due From the repetitive nature of these comments, it is evident that Machiavelli is advising a ruler not to care about the people, but to manipulate the people to keep the country or community