The Prince - Chapter 13 – Why Princes Who Rely on Mercenaries or Auxiliaries Are Always at Risk

If you don’t train your own protectors, you’re training your future invaders. Loyalty must be built, not bought. #ThePrince #Leadership
If you don’t train your own protectors, you’re training your future invaders. Loyalty must be built, not bought. #ThePrince #Leadership
Mercenaries don’t fight for you, they fight for coin. Borrowed arms break under pressure. Real power must be homegrown. #ThePrince #Leadership
Sacred power without strategy is delusion. Mystique isn’t protection, structure is. Even divine rule needs systems. #ThePrince #Leadership
A true ruler prepares for siege. If your system can't survive pressure, it isn't strong, it’s staged. Strength is what you can endure. #ThePrince
Power backed by the people is safer than elite favor. Serve their dignity, earn their loyalty. The few can betray. The many can protect. #ThePrince