And here comes in the question whether it is better
to be loved rather than feared, or feared rather
than loved. It might be answered that we should wish
to be both; but since love and fear can hardly exist
together, if we must choose between them, it is far
safer to be feared than loved.
Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)
to be loved rather than feared, or feared rather
than loved. It might be answered that we should wish
to be both; but since love and fear can hardly exist
together, if we must choose between them, it is far
safer to be feared than loved.
Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)
