“Politics have no relation to morals”
— Niccolo Machiavelli
Simplified Meaning:
In many situations, people in politics make decisions based not on what is right or wrong, but on what will give them more power or help them win. For example, politicians might promise things they can't deliver just to get votes, or they might support people or laws they don't truly believe in, just because it helps their career. This means that the actions taken in politics often don't match up with what we think of as good or moral behavior. If you are trying to live a good life, understanding this can help you see why political decisions might seem unfair or confusing. It can also remind you to look closely at what politicians do, not just what they say. In everyday life, this idea can teach you to be cautious about believing everything you hear from people in power, and to judge them by their actions, not their words.
