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What impact do the words feared and hatred have on the meaning of the passage?

They suggest that a ruler who is feared can retain power, while a ruler who is hated is less likely to do so.
They suggest that hatred is more powerful than fear, allowing a ruler to take power from people by taking their possessions.
They suggest that, if a prince has to put someone to death, he will be hated rather than feared.
They suggest that both fear and hatred can be useful, depending on the situation.

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They indicate that being feared helps a ruler hold power, while being hated undermines his ability to keep it.

Reason: the passage contrasts fear (which secures obedience) with hatred (which provokes resentment and rebellion), so a prince should aim to be feared without being hated.