Thoughts about "The Prince" Chapter 18

     I learned a lot from this chapter.  It is important to show authority; to let people know who's boss.  However, this can be taken too far.  "Princes should keep their word."  After reading this, I think everone can't always keep their word.  We are human and have a human nature.  We are never perfect.  Neither was the prince.  Another topic from chapter 18 is the importance of "keeping up apprearances." For my large paper #1, I am writing about the history of my native country and the political problems.  Many of the problems are like those of the prince.  I think this paper will be interesting even though I'm not that into this book.  This paper will be hard to write.  I am still working on this paper.  Wish me luck.