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Therefore a prince, so long as he keeps his subjects united and loyal, ought not to mind the reproach of cruelty; because with a few examples he will be more merciful than those who, through too much mercy, allow disorders to arise, from which follow murders or robberies; for these are wont to injure the whole people, whilst those executions which originate with a prince offend the individual only. –The Prince,
Niccolò Machiavelli

Which statement best summarizes the argument in the passage?

A cruel leader will prevent subjects from living in a place of crime and violence.
A cruel leader will cause subjects to commit crime and violence in rebellion.
A cruel leader will execute subjects who are guilty of committing crime and violence.
A cruel leader who is faced with crime and violence must unite subjects.

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