{"id":2181810,"date":"2024-02-20T11:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T16:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-it-better-to-be-loved-or-feared\/"},"modified":"2024-02-20T11:18:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T16:18:16","slug":"is-it-better-to-be-loved-or-feared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-it-better-to-be-loved-or-feared\/","title":{"rendered":"Love or fear: which is preferable"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fis-it-better-to-be-loved-or-feared%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2181810&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>&#8220;Gateway to Statesmanship: Selections \u2064from Xenophon to Churchill&#8221; &#8211; A Book\u2063 to Revive Faith\u200d in Leadership<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Americans no longer have \u2062faith in their leaders,&#8221; claims \u200dJohn Burtka in his\u200b captivating new \u200dbook. In \u200b&#8221;Gateway to Statesmanship: Selections from Xenophon to Churchill,&#8221; Burtka aims \u2064to address this crisis by \u200bpresenting \u2063excerpts from 20 influential works that \u2062once guided Western leaders for generations.<\/p>\n<p>Burtka&#8217;s selection includes \u200dtimeless classics like Xenophon&#8217;s &#8220;The Education of Cyrus&#8221; and Cicero&#8217;s &#8220;Moral Duties,&#8221; but he also \u200bincorporates Eastern\u200d influences such\u200c as Kautilya&#8217;s\u2063 &#8220;Arthasastra&#8221; and Han Fei&#8217;s &#8220;The Difficulty of Persuasion.&#8221; To bring his canon \u2064into\u2063 the\u200c modern era, \u2062Burtka includes works\u2064 from \u2062notable figures \u2063like George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and \u200cthe iconic Winston Churchill.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Not Every Admonition is Worthy of Imitation<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Not every admonition in this book is worthy\u2063 of \u200dimitation,&#8221; Burtka acknowledges. &#8220;Some\u2063 are\u2062 downright evil.&#8221; While he doesn&#8217;t explicitly \u200dmention it, it&#8217;s \u2064likely that Niccolo\u2063 Machiavelli&#8217;s &#8220;The\u200b Prince&#8221; falls into this category of\u200d advice not &#8220;worthy of imitation.&#8221; Burtka argues that Machiavelli&#8217;s bold separation of politics and religion marked the end of Christendom, accelerating a centuries-long process of secularization.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Burtka seems to favor \u200dErasmus \u2062of Rotterdam, a \u2063contemporary of Machiavelli, \u2062who \u2064aimed to\u2064 reform the Catholic Church from within. Burtka describes Erasmus as possessing \u2062&#8221;the \u2062greatest mind of the\u200b Christian humanists.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Machiavelli&#8217;s Understanding of True Statesmanship<\/h3>\n<p>However, in the excerpts presented by Burtka, Machiavelli appears to have a superior \u2063understanding of \u200dwhat true statesmanship requires. In Chapter 17 of &#8220;The Prince,&#8221; Machiavelli asserts that a prince should be\u200c considered clement rather than \u200dcruel, but must also be\u200b cautious not to misuse his clemency.<\/p>\n<p>Machiavelli further argues that as \u200clong as a prince \u2064keeps his subjects united and loyal, he shouldn&#8217;t \u200bworry about being labeled as cruel. \u200bHe believes\u2062 that a few examples of punishment are more merciful than excessive mercy,\u200c which \u2062can lead to disorder, murders, and \u200brobberies \u2063that harm the \u2063entire population.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Just a few\u200b paragraphs later, Machiavelli famously ponders whether it is better to \u2062be loved or feared. He concludes\u2064 that it \u200cis ideal to\u200d be both,\u2063 but if forced to choose, it\u200b is safer to be feared.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Contrasting Approaches: Machiavelli vs.\u2063 Erasmus<\/h3>\n<p>Erasmus, on the other hand, emphasizes the importance of a prince maintaining the affections of his subjects. He believes that characteristics like clemency, affability, fairness, \u2063courtesy,\u200c and kindliness are \u200ccrucial \u200din winning the\u2062 hearts of the people. Erasmus argues that these qualities inspire better efforts, offer hope for redemption, and foster a positive reflection on human nature.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In today&#8217;s \u2062world, where Democrats\u2063 often \u200bprioritize leniency over enforcing laws and addressing\u200c crime, the need \u2064for leaders to choose fear\u200c over love has become increasingly apparent. Machiavelli&#8217;s insight into the \u200dconsequences of excessive mercy resonates strongly, and it&#8217;s a lesson that more politicians should heed.<\/p>\n<p>If\u2064 only more Democrats had \u2062read their Machiavelli, perhaps our nation\u200d would\u2064 be better equipped to tackle the challenges\u200d we\u200b face.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Erasmus emphasize the importance \u200bof ethical leadership in his work &#8220;The Education of \u200ca Christian\u2062 Prince&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Thin, rather than tear it apart.\u200d \u2063\u2063In his\u2062 work &#8220;The Education \u200bof a Christian Prince,&#8221; Erasmus emphasized \u200dthe importance\u2064 of ethical leadership, promoting virtues such\u200b as humility, honesty, and kindness. Burtka believes that leaders who follow Erasmus&#8217; principles\u2062 can inspire trust\u2064 and faith in their followers, fostering a more cohesive and just society.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gateway to Statesmanship&#8221; also delves into the \u2062complexities of leadership, exploring the challenges faced by\u200c leaders throughout\u2062 history. The \u200cexcerpts\u2062 uncover the strategic genius of military leaders like\u2062 Sun Tzu and Julius Caesar, \u200das\u2063 well as \u200bthe political acumen \u2062of statesmen \u2062like Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. By examining both successes and failures, Burtka aims to\u200d provide a comprehensive understanding \u200dof the responsibilities and qualities of effective leaders.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to highlighting influential works, Burtka provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-media-is-cheering-kamala-harris-while-she-avoids-the-border-would-they-do-the-same-for-mike-pence\/\" title=\"The Media Is Cheering Kamala Harris While She Avoids The Border. Would They Do The Same For Mike Pence?\">insightful commentary<\/a> and analysis to guide readers through the historical and\u200d cultural context\u2063 of each selection. This allows readers \u200dto \u2063grasp \u200dthe significance of these texts and extract valuable lessons applicable to contemporary leadership.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Call to Restore Faith \u200din \u2064Leadership<\/h3>\n<p>Burtka&#8217;s &#8220;Gateway to Statesmanship&#8221; \u2063serves as a call to \u200caction \u2063to revive faith in leadership. He argues that the decline of \u200bfaith in leaders \u2062stems partly from a lack of \u2063exposure to the wisdom and experiences of historical \u2064figures who successfully governed \u2064in times of crisis. By exposing readers to the thoughts and actions\u2062 of \u2062these renowned leaders, Burtka hopes to reignite\u200c the belief that great leaders can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-sheldon-whitehouse-senior-staff-as-white-as-his-private-beach-club\/\" title=\"ANALYSIS: Sheldon Whitehouse Senior Staff as White as His Private Beach Club\">effect positive change<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Moreover, \u200bBurtka stresses the \u200brelevance of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-todays-cultural-marxists-would-be-wise-to-learn-from-martin-luther-king-jr\/\" title=\"What Today\u2019s Cultural Marxists Would Be Wise To Learn From Martin Luther King Jr.\">timeless works<\/a> in today&#8217;s world. He \u2064provides examples of contemporary leaders who have drawn inspiration from the wisdom of their predecessors, including Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama. Through \u2062their actions, these leaders have demonstrated the enduring value of the principles espoused\u200c in the texts included in &#8220;Gateway to Statesmanship.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gateway to Statesmanship: Selections from Xenophon to Churchill&#8221; is not\u200c only a book for aspiring\u200c leaders; it is a \u2064source of inspiration for anyone seeking a better understanding of what\u200c it means to govern\u200c with integrity and purpose. Burtka&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nfl-has-growing-concern-about-former-raiders-coach-jon-grudens-lawsuit\/\" title=\"NFL Has \u201cGrowing Concern\u201d About Former Raiders Coach Jon Gruden\u2019s Lawsuit\">carefully curated selection<\/a> and insightful commentary make it a valuable resource for individuals wishing to restore \u2062faith in leadership, both \u200din the\u200d United States and around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Burtka&#8217;s work reminds us that leadership \u2062is \u200cnot a mere title or position, but a profound responsibility. Through the exploration of historical \u200btexts, he offers a pathway to rediscover the qualities that make a\u200b great leader,\u2062 stirring hope for a brighter future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In his book, Gateway to Statesmanship, John Burtka highlights the loss of trust Americans have in their leaders. To tackle this issue, Burtka compiles excerpts from 20 influential works, aiming to revive the literary tradition of &#8220;mirrors for princes&#8221; that guided Western leaders for centuries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2714,"featured_media":2181811,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24039861391849-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2181810","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24039861391849-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2181810","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2714"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2181810"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2181810\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2181811"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2181810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2181810"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2181810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}