In the context disguised is used, Jamie alludes to the fact that some people are aware of their own problems, but they are hidden in self-denial.

For example, there are many who are self-centered. They would rather help themselves because they believe no one else is as significant as them.

People who are empathetic and selfless would argue that what those self-centered are doing, is wrong. However, they do not believe they are selfish.

Machiavelli doesn’t believe that it is unnecessary to give examples and explain how a new Prince should rule based on his actions because being a Prince, one must have a broad range of experience.

For example, leading a pack of soldiers in a professional manner rather than relying on his emotions to guide him. If a Prince orders his soldiers to make their way up a steep hill, and one is hardly making effort, then the Prince will use verbally use sheer force or forget about him, and continue leading the rest of his soldiers up that hill.

If one is unable to garner rules and advice to give a new Prince because of his character, it is likely because of where he stands in terms of class.

Those who depend on individuals who are high class is considered unstable because he or she will not be able to support them forever — if not frequently.

For example, if one is to be depended upon because of his or her wealth, he or she may not only be unable to support his or her people, but he or she may also demand that they fend for themselves — to depend on their own.

Despite truth being told, stretched to the point where it sounds implausible, it will never be enough for people to understand.

One envisioning a sweaty-toothed madman is not enough to elicit an emotional response from the reader/listener.

Keating wants Todd to be more specific — to add more imagery to keep the reader/listener interested.

With the help of Mr. Keating, Todd is slowly reciting a poem.

It is best for a man to be well acquainted with his adversaries, or to immediately eliminate them. For the reason that man’s adversaries be eliminated, is that depending on how serious his or her injuries are, they will eventually recover. The man’s adversary may feel tempted to seek him out and eliminate him.

If the man is not sought out to be eliminated by his adversary, then it may be by the hands of those who are affiliated with him.

It would be easier for a Prince to gain the respect of those who are blue-blooded because a lot of them wish to someday become Princes themselves, or exceed the Prince’s status.

A lot of blue-blooded individuals long for the power and respect of a Prince, and as an example, one could make a proposition to a group of individuals who are poor and starving.

He or she would offer food and shelter to these people, just as long as they serve and protect him.