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[x_autnihil]

*what an interesting book someone has found in the library*

Do you think it is better for a ruler to be feared or to be loved?

(Sorry, fell asleep. Back!)

Comments

[discreetschemes]

I should think, if I may be so bold as to suggest, that as to whether a ruler is loved or feared, and to what degree, is merely a matter of the consequence of their effectiveness, and as such is a poor basis upon which alone to measure the worth of a sovereign.

[studyinglate]

That's a circular argument. How the people receive their ruler determines the effectiveness of that ruler!

[discreetschemes]

Ah, but upon what grounds is such an initial reception determined?

[studyinglate]

The manner in which the position is assumed determines the reception. A queen may have every right to lead, but if she carries it out as though she were wresting the crown from the rightful ruler, she will be resisted every step of the way.

[withamachinegun]

Uhh.... loved, I guess? I mean, it's always better if you can get along with everyone 'n all, right?

[x_autnihil]

How can anyone get along with everyone?

[withamachinegun]

Err, well, guess sometimes there's some people that ya just can't do anythin' about, but it's still better to get along than not, y'know?

[x_autnihil]

Does being loved automatically make someone a good leader?