He states that the human follows what is in their interest without concern for others. However, there is an important difference between Hobbes and Machiavelli which is the state of nature. Hobbes defines the state of nature as state of humanity which can exist only with absolute equality and freedom among humans (each human has the capacity and freedom to kill another human being). He states furthermore that in the state of nature people are allowed to do whatever they want, which gives them the possibility of dominating others through power and force. This creates a state of war where everybody is against everybody because they cannot trust each other.
Concerning human behavior, Machiavelli will suggest that human beings are driven by their ambition and desire, he states: "For when men are not necessitated to fight, they fight for ambition, which is so powerful in our minds, that lets us arrive at what height of good fortune we can, we are never contented, but are still laboring for more; and this happens to us, because we are unable to compass; and therefore our desire being greater than our power to acquire, our minds are never at rest with what we enjoy. And this is the occasion of all our varieties of fortune." (The Prince, Machiavelli). Humans are thus driven by their desires for honor, wealth, and power. And to achieve their goal, they have to dominate others and take their wealth and power, thereby increasing their wealth and power. By studying Machiavelli and Hobbes view of human nature we conclude that humankind are greedy, jealous, and untrustworthy. They are driven by their personal desire of power, freedom, honor, and dominating other humans. Therefore, "power" is pursuing one's desire until that person meets his limits. And that is the reason humans create a state of order to limit each other's power.
Hobbes and Machiavelli both agree that morality does not exist.