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.