Lawyer confuses books and makes mistakes in the STF: understand the differences between ‘The Prince’ and ‘The Little Prince’

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Lawyer Hery Kattwinkel stated in the STF: “As ‘The Little Prince’ says, “the ends justify the means.” The phrase does not appear in the aforementioned book nor is it by the Italian author who gave rise to the adjective ‘Machiavellian’. Books by Machiavelli and Exupéry g1 A lawyer’s statement in the plenary session of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) erased the more than 4 centuries that separate Nicolau Machiavelli from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The comment also repeated the very common error of associating a controversial phrase with the legacy of the Italian philosopher “As ‘The Little Prince’ says, the ends justify the means”, said lawyer Hery Waldir Kattwinkel on Thursday afternoon (14), the second day of the trial for the coup acts of January 8. The gaffe was also pointed out in the session by minister Alexandre de Moraes, who accused the lawyer of “forgetting” about his client’s defense and of making a “little speech” on social media. “It really is very sad (…) he confused Machiavelli’s ‘The Prince’ with with ‘The Little Prince’, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, which are works that have absolutely nothing in common”, said Moraes. ✅ Click here to follow the new g1 Enem channel on WhatsApp Below, g1 shows what the books are about, who their authors are and also reminds us that the phrase about “ends” is wrongly attributed to Machiavelli. Two books: political ‘manual’ x fable/philosophical novel 🤴 “THE PRINCE”: The first book to be published was “The Prince”, in 1532, a historical period known as the Renaissance. It is a fundamental work in philosophy and a precursor to modern political science, which is usually the subject of questions in university entrance exams and the Enem. It can be read as a kind of “manual” on politics and leadership. It was written for sovereigns, for princes. It seeks to answer what the ruler needs to do to remain in power and avoid instability. It emphasizes the need for pragmatism and political realism, and that the ruler must act according to the moment. It has chapters with themes like: “How to avoid flatterers”. “‘The Prince’ is a central and unavoidable work not only for people of political philosophy, but for people who think about politics, the state, its organization and the law. Therefore, for a lawyer, it is unavoidable”, he states Gian Dorigo, author of history and philosophy of the Anglo Education System and doctoral candidate in political philosophy. Professor Rafael Saldanha, philosophy author of the pH Teaching System, recalls that Machiavelli’s book attracts attention just like Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War”, because it is concerned with sharing teachings, serving as a guide. “Machiavelli’s big question is how can we build a government and a government that can avoid instability”, says Saldanha. 👑 “THE LITTLE PRINCE”: Exupéry’s work is considered a fable or a soap opera. In general, it is classified as children’s literature and is illustrated by the author himself. It was written during World War II, containing many autobiographical references. It tells the story of a boy, a little prince, who travels across planets and meets peculiar characters. It explores themes such as friendship, love, responsibility and the search for meaning in life. “It is a very rare type of book, it is a book about wisdom”, says professor Rafael Saldanha. Translated into hundreds of languages, it is also a work well known for famous phrases, see a list below: “You become eternally responsible for what you captivate.” “The essential is invisible to the eyes.” “All grown-up people were once children, but few remember that.” “It was the time you spent with your rose that made your rose so important.” “If you come, for example, at four o’clock in the afternoon, from three o’clock I will start to be happy.” Philosopher x Aviator: who wrote it? 📜 Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527): Born on May 3, 1469, in Florence, Italy. He was a political philosopher, diplomat and writer. Machiavelli served as a diplomat in the Republic of Florence, but also faced periods of exile due to political intrigue. ✈️ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944): Born on June 29, 1900, in Lyon, France. He was a writer, poet and aviator. During his career as a pilot, Saint-Exupéry worked as an air courier in South America, an experience that influenced his work. He also served as a pilot during World War II and disappeared during a mission in 1944. Do the ends justify the means? In his statement to the STF, lawyer Hery Waldir Kattwinkel cited the famous phrase that is often mistakenly associated with Machiavelli. Part of this misinterpretation of his text, giving the idea that the ruler can do anything, is what made his name give rise to the pejorative adjective: Machiavellian. Professor Rafael Saldanha recalls that the phrase “the ends justify the means” is attributed to the Roman poet Ovid in his work Heroides. “Machiavelli says similar things, but that is not what is at stake,” says the professor. A closer phrase that actually has its origins in the writings is the one that says “it is better to be feared than to be loved by the people”. The phrase does not appear literally in this form in the work, especially in chapter 17, which deals with the topic. But, in the text, the author addresses this idea and says that, if he has to choose one of the two, he must choose to be feared, as this feeling is capable of keeping his subjects together and avoiding disorder. And the fundamental thing is to avoid being hated by the people.

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