... governments." In the final analysis, then, force, prudence, and justice are the foundations of the political order." In "The Prince," Machiavelli states "hence it is necessary that a prince who is interested in his survival learn to be other than good, making use of this capacity or refraining from it according to need." Feared or Loved The attribute of a successful Machiavellian prince on being ... he may avoid a revolt from his subjects because a prince that is hated cannot lead a nation that despises him. Machiavelli asserts that it is better to be feared because the fearful are less...

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