This believe base his concept of monarchy in which a society is governed only by a single leader. ... Since the rest of the common people are passive in political matters, the goodness of a society only depends upon the leader's morality! ... A leader with bad moral values can lead to destruction. Osama Bin Laden is an example of a leader who is able to manipulate his people to perform terrorist attacks. ... In contrast, Machiavelli abandons any kinds of ideas that are against the monarchs. ...

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A feared leader is much stronger than a loved one, fear will prevail over love in almost every situation, and fear can even cause you to betray your love. A leader who is feared by his people has much more control than a leader who is loved by his people. ... The book, The Prince, written by the famous Italian political philosopher Nicolo Machiavelli explains this in great detail. ... Also, a leader who is loved can often be perceived as weak or vulnerable, while a feared leader can manage his sovereignty better and maintain power for a longer period of time. ... Fear is what gives a lead...

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