The discussion of Agathocles strengthens the argument made by Machiavelli in The Prince. The argument at had is that a leader is there to make the difficult decisions that his subjects cannot make properly, decisions where the end justifies the means. While doing so, not worrying about being liked or loved, but worrying about being feared and respected. Agathocles, tyrant of Syracuse, was a wicked and powerful king who had a focus on military power. He even went as far as killing all of his leaders at the senate. He was a harsh Tyrant who wasn’t afraid of war and defending his land. He repelled the invading Carthaginians and kept his nation safe. Although achieving power due to criminally, he was a leader that was feared, loved, and respected.