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Originally Posted by Lider  Another thing that I have learned, just by paying attention, is that hated and feared rulers usually end up dead. Why not just be a "loved by everyone" ruler? Sure I may have to go out of my way to make some people happy but in the end because they love me, I have power over them. Love is of course the most powerful thing in the universe is it not?  So know this: Evil Darkworkers are Moron Darkworkers, and not all dark workers are the same. |
As Machiavelli said, it's better for a ruler to be feared than loved. Love may be strong while it lasts but it's something that we can't control. Love is way too volatile to be any decent way of controlling other people sustainably in the long term. But i agree with you that it's better to wear an outfit of justice and goodness. People will respect you then, but at the same time you can never keep your guard down as you would if you just trusted that people's love is all you need to control them.