Monarchy

The philosopher-king rules by wisdom, not by law; monarchy is the best regime when the ruler truly knows.

Kingship is the best regime in principle, but it presupposes a man of superhuman virtue who rarely exists.

Monarchy is the best form of government because unity of rule mirrors the unity of divine governance over creation.

The prince must master both law and force, learning when to be lion and when to be fox.

Sovereignty must be absolute and undivided; monarchy is the best form because one will suffers fewer divisions than many.

Absolute monarchy is inconsistent with civil society and can be no form of civil government at all.

Monarchy is government by one person according to fixed and established laws, sustained by the principle of honor.

Monarchy concentrates executive power effectively, but its natural tendency is to degenerate into despotism.

Constitutional monarchy is the rational form of the modern state, where the monarch embodies the unity of sovereign decision.