His power rests in winning over and then subduing the citizens because without his subjects and kingdom, he is no king and thus reaching the inference that to "not be hated by his subjects is the best fortress a prince can have." ... Whereas the Machiavellian ruler finds his power from his subjects, God finds his power and authority within himself. ...

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