Laws Of Power 1

Question 0

Law 2 (the jaws of ingratitude)

Answer 0

Never put too much trust in friends, learn to use enemies

Question 1

Law 1 (stars in the sky)

Answer 1

Never outshine the master

Question 2

Law 3 (a sheep’s skin)

Answer 2

Conceal your intentions

Question 3

Law 4 (the oracle)

Answer 3

Always say less than necessary

Question 4

Law 5 (a mine full of diamonds and rubies)

Answer 4

So much depends on reputation: guard it with your life

Question 5

Law 6 (the limelight/dance of the veils)

Answer 5

Court attention at all costs

Question 6

Law 7 (the vulture)

Answer 6

Get others to do the work for you, but always take the credit

Question 7

Law 8 (the honeyed bear trap)

Answer 7

Make other people come to you: use bait if necessary

Question 8

Law 9 (the seesaw)

Answer 8

Win through your actions, never through argument

Question 9

Law 10 (a virus)

Answer 9

Infection: avoid the unhappy and unlucky

Question 10

Law 11 (vines with many thorns)

Answer 10

Learn to keep people dependent on you

Question 11

Law 12 (the Trojan horse)

Answer 11

Use selective honesty and generosity to disarm your victim