The existence of different views and opinions within a nation gives its people the freedom of choosing leaders having the policies they agree to. People aspiring as leaders can express their views differing from those of their opponents. This is in their hope of attracting more followers. For instance, the USA being a democratic nation hold party nominations to come up with one candidate who showcases their views on how to run the country (Tao 2014). Eventually, the people will elect the one whom they feel is the best.

Tao-te Ching and The Prince are both handbooks for leaders. Lao-Tzu and Machiavelli aimed at the leadership of their periods with the optimism of assisting leaders in building stronger and better nations. Speaking frankly, this could be the main characteristic that both books share in common.