It is better to be feared than loved.

It is better to be feared than loved.

📖 Lewis Carroll

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🎂 January 27, 1832 – ⚰️ January 14, 1898

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In Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, the quote "It is better to be feared than loved" suggests that authority and respect can sometimes be more effective than affection. It reflects the idea that maintaining control and influence may require instilling fear rather than relying solely on being loved or admired by others.

This notion can be interpreted as a commentary on power dynamics, highlighting that fear can be a tool to...

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