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You’ve probably heard it from your parents, but the people you hang around matters; especially if you’re a prince..
‘The first opinion that one forms of a prince’s intelligence comes from observing the men he has around him: when they are competent and loyal he should be regarded as shrewd, because he has known how to spot competence in people and to keep them loyal...’
‘But when they are otherwise - mediocre or disloyal - one can’t have a good opinion of him, because his choice of ministers was his first big mistake.’
There is a way in which you can test the ministers: start to take notice of their incentives. If s/he is thinking more for themselves, more about how things will turn to their advantage, then s/he can never be trusted as a good minister
If you notice those around you are of good company, you shall not refrain from keeping their honesty. You should pay attention to their welfare, honor them, and provide other sincere acts. During this time, make sure that your ministers see that they cannot live without you
