Political theorists, from Plato to Machiavelli, appear to suggest that moral goodness may not always be beneficial in politics. Throughout history, patterns of political behavior seem to support this claim. Based on this information, What can be inferred about the relationship between moral goodness and politics?
1) Moral goodness is always beneficial in politics
2) Moral goodness is never beneficial in politics
3) Moral goodness may not always be beneficial in politics
4) Moral goodness is always detrimental in politics