Machiavelli says a prince is not bound to keep faith with other princes because other princes are themselves likely to break faith.

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Machiavelli, in "The Prince," argues that a ruler should not feel obligated to keep promises or maintain faith with other rulers if it is not in their state's best interest, especially since those other rulers are likely to break their promises as well.

Machiavelli Says a Prince Is Not Bound to Keep Faith