Based on his observations of the Italian city-states of the 1600s, Machiavelli, in The Prince , offers what advice to would-be rulers?
A)It is good to be feared and loved, but better to be feared.
B)It is good to be feared and loved, but better to be loved.
C)It is good to be feared and loved, but only at the same time.
D)It is good to be merciful at all times to court public favor.
E)It is good to deny the public constantly to emphasize control.

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Machiavelli argues that while it is ideal to be both feared and loved, if one cannot achieve both, it is safer to be feared than loved. This advice reflects his pragmatic approach to power and governance.

Based on His Observations of the Italian City-States of the 1600s