Machiavelli Vs Hobbes

Machiavelli versus Hobbs.
Philosophers of Political Realism and Self Interest In this paper, I will be taking ideas from two philosophers, Niccolo Machiavelli and Thomas Hobbes. Specifically, I will be focusing on the agreement and disagreement of the two philosophers listed above. Based on my interpretation from the two text, there has been an agreement between Machiavelli and Hobbes which states that there should be a strong central government to protect and control the people. The two have the same theory but they have different views of morality in governance about the ruler/sovereign which entails the disagreement of the two.
Machiavelli Quote One In this paragraph I will be looking at the quote, “Whether it be better to be loved than feared or feared than loved? It may be answered that one should wish to be both, but, because it is difficult to unite them in one person, it is much safer to be feared than loved, when, of the two, either must be dispensed with”( direct quote from text). What I believe that Machiavelli means with regards to this quote is the sacrifice it takes to be a good leader. Machiavelli also displays the
Hobbes has more of a scientific theory behind his matter, regarding the idea of sovereign power. A sovereign is a powerful political ruler who controls the people to behave accordingly, in hopes that it will help secure, control and support commonwealth. Machiavelli believes that he can help a men control more of his future by educating them on how to gain and maintain power. Machiavelli advocates strong leadership throughout the entire text. For both, the agreement of having a strong ruler and political power in society is very well