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Be Loved, Or At Least Don’t Be Hated.

Be Loved, Or At Least Don’t Be Hated.

  • The prince must be extremely careful to make himself feared in such a way that even if he isn't loved, he doesn't become hated by the people either.
  • The best alliance is to don't be hated by the people.
  • When a leader's loved by the people he shouldn't mind conspiracies, but when he's hated, he must fear everyone and everything.

KEY INSIGHT: Even if you are not loved, don't be hated.

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How to understand the hidden rules of the world, to manipulate and not be manipuladed. 32 lessons and 18 quotes, fulled of ancient wisdom, extracted from The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli.

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