48 Laws of Power Flashcards

1
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LAW 1

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NEVER OUTSHINE THE MASTER

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LAW 2

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NEVER PUT TOO MUCH TRUST IN FRIENDS, LEARN HOW TO USE ENEMIES

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3
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LAW 3

A

CONCEAL YOUR INTENTIONS

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4
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LAW 4

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ALWAYS SAY LESS TRAN NECESSARY

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5
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LAW 5

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SO MUCH DEPENDS ON REPUTATION-GUARD IT WITH YOUR LIFE

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LAW 6

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COURT ATTENTION AT ALL COST

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LAW 7

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GET OTHERS TO DO THE WORK FOR YOU, BUT ALWAYS TAKE THE CREDIT

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LAW 8

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MAKE OTHER PEOPLE COME TO YOU - USE BAIT IF NECESSARY

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LAW 9

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WIN THROUGH YOUR ACTIONS, NEVER THROUGH ARGUMENT

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LAW 10

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INFECTION: AVOID THE UNHAPPY AND UNLUCKY

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LAW 11

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LEARN TO KEEP PEOPLE DEPENDENT ON YOU

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12
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LAW 12

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USE SELECTIVE HONESTY AND GENEROSITY TO DISARM YOUR VICTIM

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13
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LAW 13

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WHEN ASKING FOR HELP, APPEAL TO PEOPLE’S SELF-INTEREST, NEVER TO THEIR MERCY OR GRATITUDE

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14
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LAW 14

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POSE AS A FRIEND, WORK AS A SPY

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15
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LAW 15

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CRUSH YOUR ENEMY TOTALLY

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16
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LAW 16

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USE ABSENCE TO INCREASE RESPECT AND HONOR

17
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LAW 17

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KEEP OTHERS IN SUSPENDED TERROR: CULTIVATE AN AIR OF UNPREDICTABILITY

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LAW 18

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DO NOT BUILD FORTRESSES TO PROTECT YOURSELF - ISOLATION IS DANGEROUS

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LAW 19

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KNOW WHO YOU’RE DEALING WITH - DO NOT OFFEND THE WRONG PERSON

20
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LAW 20

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DO NOT COMMIT TO ANYONE

21
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LAW 21

A

PLAY A SUCKER TO CATCH A SUCKER—SEEM DUMBER THAN YOUR MARK

22
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LAW 22

A

USE THE SURRENDER TACTIC: TRANSFORM WEAKNESS INTO POWER

23
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LAW 23

A

CONCENTRATE YOUR FORCES

24
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LAW 24

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PLAY THE PERFECT COURTIER

25
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LAW 25

A

RE-CREATE YOURSELF

26
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LAW 26

A

KEEP YOUR HANDS CLEAN

27
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LAW 27

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PLAY ON PEOPLE’S NEED TO BELIEVE TO CREATE A CULTLIKE FOLLOWING

28
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LAW 28:

A

ENTER ACTION WITH BOLDNESS

29
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LAW 29

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PLAN ALL THE WAY TO THE END

30
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LAW 30

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MAKE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS SEEM EFFORTLESS