Whether the world is intrinsically worthy, as supposed by Lao-Tzu, or inherently evil, as alleged by Machiavelli, leadership is a necessity. Lao-Tzu and Machiavelli present their thoughts about leadership in their respective writings Tao-te Ching and The Qualities of a Prince. As for their divergent views of the world, it is only to be anticipated that their tactics to management would be vastly diverse as well. The Tao-te Ching expresses serenity, simplicity, and authorizing the universe work its will, whereas “The Qualities of the Prince” accentuates the obligation for war, and the natural mischief of men. When linking Tao-te Ching to The Prince there is an abundant of differences due to the time period both the writings were composed
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He deems that when less people know they are being controlled, they will be happier. In the Tao-te Ching Lao-tzu articulates, “If you want to be a great leader, you must learn to follow the Tao. Stop trying to control. Let go of fixed plans and concepts, and the world will govern itself.” (211). In his writing he signposts ‘master’ to the governing body. If any circumstance was to occur as intent of nature, there is no need for the master to take responsibility for the situation, which he cannot and does not intend to control. “The Master sees things as they are without trying to control them. She lets them go their own way, and resides at the center of the circle.”(208) in this quotation he proceeds into a contemplation of the individuals and how they can benefit themselves and not so much the master. Lao-tzu trusts that the people will do the correct thing. He assumed “Peace is his highest value. If the peace has been shattered, how can he be content? […] How could he rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men? He enters a battle gravely, with sorrow and with great compassion, as if he were attending a funeral.” (209) Machiavelli conversely believing in tough actions and leadership as a domineering role would find Lao-Tzu’s wisdoms …show more content…
In The Qualities of a Prince, Machiavelli focuses on the task to support his conviction that the tenacity of leadership is to profit in power and stay in power. While Lao-Tzu enunciates, “Act for the people’s benefit. Trust them; leave them alone.” (214). The Tao senses that people at the meek and respectable, and they can have simplistic lives and be deprived of envy, yearning, or need. “I let go of the law, and people become honest. I let go of economics, and people become prosperous. I let go of religion, and people become serene. I let go of all desire for the common good, and the good becomes common as grass.” (211). Having faith in the leaders was far away from what Machiavelli stimulated, “[…] men are a sorry lot and will not keep their promises to you, and you likewise need not keep yours to them.” (230) plotting, treason, and unlawfulness is what was anticipated from his people. He found that, “they are ungrateful, fickle, simulators and deceivers, avoiders of danger, greedy for gain” (228). He found that the obligation of the prince was to rule as he wanted without the say of the
He deems that when less people know they are being controlled, they will be happier. In the Tao-te Ching Lao-tzu articulates, “If you want to be a great leader, you must learn to follow the Tao. Stop trying to control. Let go of fixed plans and concepts, and the world will govern itself.” (211). In his writing he signposts ‘master’ to the governing body. If any circumstance was to occur as intent of nature, there is no need for the master to take responsibility for the situation, which he cannot and does not intend to control. “The Master sees things as they are without trying to control them. She lets them go their own way, and resides at the center of the circle.”(208) in this quotation he proceeds into a contemplation of the individuals and how they can benefit themselves and not so much the master. Lao-tzu trusts that the people will do the correct thing. He assumed “Peace is his highest value. If the peace has been shattered, how can he be content? […] How could he rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men? He enters a battle gravely, with sorrow and with great compassion, as if he were attending a funeral.” (209) Machiavelli conversely believing in tough actions and leadership as a domineering role would find Lao-Tzu’s wisdoms …show more content…
In The Qualities of a Prince, Machiavelli focuses on the task to support his conviction that the tenacity of leadership is to profit in power and stay in power. While Lao-Tzu enunciates, “Act for the people’s benefit. Trust them; leave them alone.” (214). The Tao senses that people at the meek and respectable, and they can have simplistic lives and be deprived of envy, yearning, or need. “I let go of the law, and people become honest. I let go of economics, and people become prosperous. I let go of religion, and people become serene. I let go of all desire for the common good, and the good becomes common as grass.” (211). Having faith in the leaders was far away from what Machiavelli stimulated, “[…] men are a sorry lot and will not keep their promises to you, and you likewise need not keep yours to them.” (230) plotting, treason, and unlawfulness is what was anticipated from his people. He found that, “they are ungrateful, fickle, simulators and deceivers, avoiders of danger, greedy for gain” (228). He found that the obligation of the prince was to rule as he wanted without the say of the