Machiavelli's The Prince advocates that a successful ruler must
A) strive to earn the love of his people.
B) follow Christian principles in all his endeavors.
C) care for the weak, poor, and helpless.
D) kill all opposition immediately without consideration of the consequences.
E) act without scruples for the good of the state.
E
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