It simply means it's better to be feared than loved. Some like to be feared more because when someone fears a person they usually are to scared of them to fight back. But it's more of an opinion because some people would rather be loved
Niccolo Machiavelli
she did lots of things but still a good queen
Both, some feared her, some loved her. I'm sorry my answer wasn't very detailed.
It is much better to be feared than loved for the purpose of retaining authority owing to dread of punishment.
It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both. ... Niccolo Machiavelli
A little of both.
According to Machiavelli, he writes, "The answer of course, that it would be best to be both loved and feared." He wants the best of both!
It's better to be loved 'cuz people will like you.
Machiavelli argues that it is better for a prince to be both loved and feared, but if he cannot be both, it is safer to be feared. He believes that fear can ensure obedience and control, while love can be fickle and easily lost. It is possible for a prince to be both loved and feared, but striking the right balance can be challenging.
The book is called "The Prince" and was written by Niccolò Machiavelli in the early 16th century. It is a political treatise that explores the dynamics of power and leadership, advocating for a ruler to be both loved and feared, but suggesting that it is safer to be feared to maintain control.
no it's not!....being lovedd is way more important than being feared. yeah fear =respect but no love= being lonely....everyone needs love