But even the Machiavellian dictum that a ruler should encourage his citizens’ fear rather than their love can go only so far. The most successful political leaders are skilled coalition-builders.
这一战略有其可观的长处。但权谋政治有其局限——统治者应该激发人民的恐惧，而不是爱戴，这一秘诀并不总是有效。最成功的政治领袖无不长于构建联盟。