This imagery further proves that in order to act as a lion, one must show fear even when threatened. In order to be the elusive fox, one must be able to be “a great liar and hypocrite” (Prince, ch.18). In my opinion, Machiavelli is both the lion and the fox. He is ferocious like the lion because he was able to overcome his obstacles. He is elusive like the fox because he himself wants to be seen as the
This imagery further proves that in order to act as a lion, one must show fear even when threatened. In order to be the elusive fox, one must be able to be “a great liar and hypocrite” (Prince, ch.18). In my opinion, Machiavelli is both the lion and the fox. He is ferocious like the lion because he was able to overcome his obstacles. He is elusive like the fox because he himself wants to be seen as the