Summarize machiavelli''s view on human nature

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If you were to summarize Machiavelli's view on human nature in "The Prince", what would you say? Would it be that people are generally self-interested, or are trustworthy in prosperous times and quick to turn selfish, deceitful, and profit-driven in times of adversity? Is it that people are ultimately, inherently evil? And how would you relate Machiavelli's view on human nature to human nature in contemporary society?

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