I have always believed that it is better to be feared than loved, if one cannot be both.
Russian Empress, expansion
Reported remark, a variation of the Machiavellian quote
c. 1760s
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"I am an autocrat, but I am also a philosopher."
Humorous"I have always tried to be useful to my country."
Humorous"I shall be an autocrat: that's my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me: that's his."
Controversial"The greatest happiness is to be able to live for one's country."
Shocking"I am not afraid of anything, except God."
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