Why is it better to be feared than loved?

[NBAplayoffs2001]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub6IsYGUd_c

[CP343]

That's just what unloved people say to make themselves feel better.

[L.Kizzle]

You don't screw over people you fear.
But, you can screw over people who love you all the time, because they will most likely forgive you.

[KevinNYC]

Returning to the question of being feared or loved, I come to the conclusion that, men loving according to their own will and fearing according to that of the prince, a wise prince should establish himself on that which is in his own control and not in that of others; he must endeavour only to avoid hatred, as is noted.
-Machiavelli

http://www.constitution.org/mac/prince17.htm

[iamgine]

Feared but not hated...doesn't that just becomes respect?

[dazzer87]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub6IsYGUd_c

one of the most overrated movie of all time....

[Swaggin916]

I'd rather be loved because then I get to see the real person and not some fake act or a cowering individual. Respect is nice to have though... but in the end I think I value the comfort of others more. Everyone has lines though that can be crossed.

[KNOW1EDGE]

It's not

[code green]

As Keith Murray once said, "I'd rather be feared than loved because the fear lasts longer."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F-BFl4CAMI

[Velocirap31]

It's not relevant today. People don't do favors for those they fear.

[nathanjizzle]

fear(hate) and love is the same thing. the best way to live is to not be bound by that dynamic. In that way, you dont have enemies, and you cant be hurt by the ones that love you. Theres not a way where people can fear you but not hate you. how does one fear for themselves but not produce hate as a defense mechanism? If you can see that, then eventually, if you are most feared, then you are most vulnerable. Same with love, in order to be loved you must give love, and if you are mostly loved, then you are vulnerable to the things that your loved ones can do to you.

[alenleomessi]

i love that movie
this scene is the goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_lijLYuw-o

[JEFFERSON MONEY]

Fear is often, but not always, necessary to maintain healthy boundaries and a hierarchy.

Healthy boundaries and hierarchies are important ingredients for order, which in turn can be a guiding force for any group of people to arrive at a tumultuous destination or acquire a necessary objective.