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尼可罗·马基雅维利:君主论·摘录 49

尼可罗·马基雅维利《君主论》· The Prince · 领导 · 认知 · 财富 · 决策

I conclude, therefore, that no principality is secure without having its own forces; on the contrary, it is entirely dependent on good fortune, not having the valour which in adversity would defend it. And it has always been the opinion and judgment of wise men that nothing can be so uncertain or unstable as fame or power not founded on its own strength. And one’s own forces are those which are composed either of subjects, citizens, or dependents; all others are mercenaries or auxiliaries. And the way to make ready one’s own forces will be easily found if the rules suggested by me shall be reflected upon, and if one will consider how Philip, the father of Alexander the Great, and many republics and princes have armed and organized themselves, to which rules I entirely commit myself.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1232
定位:Excerpt 49 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

马基雅维利断言:没有自己的军队,任何政权都不安全,只能靠运气;一旦逆境来临,没有实力自卫。智者一致认为,不建立在自身力量上的名声或权力最不可靠。自己的军队由臣民、公民或属民组成,其余都是雇佣军或援军。如何建立自己的军队?参考他提出的规则,并看看亚历山大大帝的父亲腓力以及许多共和国和君主如何武装和组织自己。核心是:安全不能外包,必须自己掌握武力。

上下文

《君主论》讨论君主国的类型与防御,马基雅维利强调君主必须拥有自己的武装力量。

今日一问

你的“安全”或“竞争力”有多少是建立在自身实力上,多少是靠外部条件?

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