Political philosopher quote of the day: 'Since love and fear can hardly exist together...' — Niccolò Machiavelli

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Machiavelli's renowned adage about being 'feared rather than loved,' from his 16th-century work The Prince, endures as a pivotal notion in today’s political dialogue. He posited that while fear can maintain order, it must be balanced with caution to avoid transformation into hatred.