In The Prince, Machiavelli says: "It is safer to be feared than to be loved." Which best describes what he means?

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rulers should only treat their own people with kindness; all others should live in fear
rulers should only treat their own people with kindness; all others should live in fear

rulers will have more success by demonstrating power rather than goodwill
rulers will have more success by demonstrating power rather than goodwill

rulers will succeed only if they make their subjects feel frightened
rulers will succeed only if they make their subjects feel frightened

rulers should constantly watch out for traitors

rulers should constantly watch out for traitors