Am I Machiavellian?

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Never tell anyone the real reason you did something unless you have to.
- Strongly Agree
- Strongly Disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree

About This Quiz

Nicholi Machiavelli, a renowned figure in history, earned a reputation for his astute cunningness and masterful implementation of deceptive statesmanship. His name has become synonymous with a particular behavioral approach that centers on pragmatism and strategic manipulation. Machiavellians are known to possess a rare ability to instill fear in others and exploit situations to achieve their objectives. These individuals are See morewilling to do whatever it takes to get the job done, often employing unconventional means to ensure success. If you're curious to know whether you exhibit Machiavellian traits, take the test below and gain valuable insights into your own behavioral tendencies.

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The best way to handle people is to tell them what they want to hear.
- Strongly Disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
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Most people are basically good and kind.
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- Disagree
- Neutral
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Honesty is always the best policy.
- Strongly Disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
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There is no excuse for lying to someone else.
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- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
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Most people won't work hard unless they're forced to.
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- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
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All in all, it is better to be humble and honest than to be important and dishonest.
- Strongly Disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
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Most people who get ahead in the world lead clean, moral lives.
- Strongly Disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
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Anyone who completely trusts anyone else is asking for trouble.
- Strongly Disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
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The difference between criminals and others is that criminals were stupid enough to get caught.
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- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
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Most people are brave.
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- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
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It is wise to flatter important people.
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- Disagree
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Am I Machiavellian?

Never tell anyone the real reason you did something unless you have to.

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The best way to handle people is to tell them what they want to hear.

Most people are basically good and kind.

Honesty is always the best policy.

There is no excuse for lying to someone else.

Most people won't work hard unless they're forced to.

All in all, it is better to be humble and honest than to be important and dishonest.

Most people who get ahead in the world lead clean, moral lives.

Anyone who completely trusts anyone else is asking for trouble.

The difference between criminals and others is that criminals were stupid enough to get caught.

Most people are brave.

It is wise to flatter important people.