While Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli may not have been the best diplomat, however his suggestions on leading written in his book, The Prince, should be taken to the hearts of current politicians. His argument that a leader is better off feared than loved is truthful, as a good leader must be harsh in order to be obeyed. One such example of this can be seen in William Shakespeare’s Othello, exemplified by the angry Iago and his partner in crime Roderigo. Othello is perceived as an endearing, thoughtful leader by his subjects, including Iago. As seen in the first scene of the first act of the play, Iago had previously desired to be Othello’s lieutenant, only to be disappointed that he had lost to well educated Michael Cassio. As can