Chapter XVII: Of cruelty and clemency, and whether it is better to be loved or feared

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"Chapter XVII: Of cruelty and clemency, and whether it is better to be loved or feared" is a pivotal chapter in Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince that argues rulers should prioritize being feared over being loved when they cannot be both, while avoiding hatred.

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The Prince notableChapter Chapter XVII: Of cruelty and clemency, and whether it is better to be loved or feared