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Portrait of Cæsar Borgia

Cæsar Borgia

Son of Pope Alexander VI, Duke of Valentinois, and Machiavelli's example of a ruthless and effective leader.

From "Machiavelli, Volume I" by Machiavelli, Niccolò

Core Belief

"Power is paramount, and morality is secondary to achieving political goals."

Worldview

A world of constant political maneuvering and betrayal, where only the strong survive.

Personality

Ambitious, cunning, ruthless, decisive, and politically astute.

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