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It is much more secure to be feared than to be loved
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"It is much more secure to be feared than to be loved"

- Niccolo Machiavelli

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The quote recommends that having a credibility for being feared is a more trusted way of keeping power and control than being liked. Machiavelli thought that individuals are typically self-centered and would not hesitate to betray or desert a leader who is perceived as weak or ineffective. For that reason, it is better for a leader to cultivate a sense of worry among their fans, instead of just trying to be liked. This might include using force, deceptiveness, and other ruthless tactics to develop and preserve authority.

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Niccolo Machiavelli This quote is written / told by Niccolo Machiavelli between May 3, 1469 and June 21, 1527. He was a famous Writer from Italy. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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