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This disposition, if he had been continued in the command, would

have destroyed in time the fame and glory of Scipio; but, he

being under the control of the Senate, this injurious

characteristic not only concealed itself, but contributed to his

glory.

Returning to the question of being feared or loved, I come to the

conclusion that, men loving according to their own will and

fearing according to that of the prince, a wise prince should

establish himself on that which is in his own control and not in

that of others; he must endeavour only to avoid hatred, as is

noted.

CHAPTER XVIII.[1] CONCERNING THE WAY IN WHICH PRINCES SHOULD KEEP

FAITH

[1] "The present chapter has given greater offence than any other

portion of Machiavelli's writings." Burd, "Il Principe," p. 297.