The Prince

What is the difference between gaining empire and gaining glory?

The answer should be found in Chapter VIII

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Glory is gained by honorable action, whereas, "it cannot be called talent to slay fellow-citizens, to deceive friends, to be without faith, without mercy, without religion; such methods may gain empire, but not glory."

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The Prince/ Chapter 8