The correct answer is A. They suggest that a ruler who is feared can retain power, while a ruler who is hated is less likely to do so.
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In the passage presented, Machiavelli explains the way the prince needs to inspire fear rather than hate "Nevertheless a prince ought to inspire fear in such a way that, if he does not win love, he avoids hatred". According to him, this is necessary because the prince can govern if there is fear but not hate, about this, Machiavelli states the prince should never take away property because this would lead to hate form people; however, if necessary he can take life, although he recommends doing this due to proper reasons and without creating a reputation of cruelty as otherwise hate will emerge and this is not advisable.
According to this, Machiavelli proposes it is good people fear rather than hate a ruler and therefore the words feared and hatred in the passage "suggest that a ruler who is feared can retain power, while a ruler who is hated is less likely to do so".
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yes i think so but this is my opinion
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the function of the word and basically makes it so you can add something to the sentence. For example: "For my birthday I would like a new racecar AND a new toy truck!" The word and is used to add something on to a sentence, and sometimes to add more detail. Hope this helps!
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