Laws Of Power 2

Question 0

Law 14 (the third eye)

Answer 0

Pose as a friend, work as a spy

Question 1

Law 13 (a cord that binds)

Answer 1

When asking for help, appeal to people’s self interests, never to their mercy or gratitude

Question 2

Law 15 (crushed viper left alive)

Answer 2

Crush your enemy totally

Question 3

Law 16 (the sun)

Answer 3

Use absence to increase honor and respect

Question 4

Law 17 (the cyclone)

Answer 4

Keep others in suspended terror: cultivate an air of unpredictability

Question 5

Law 18 (the fortress)

Answer 5

Do not build fortresses to protect yourself: isolation is dangerous

Question 6

Law 19 (the hunter)

Answer 6

Know who you’re dealing with: do not offend the wrong person

Question 7

Law 20 (the virgin queen/thicket of shrubs)

Answer 7

Do not commit to anyone

Question 8

Law 21 (the possum)

Answer 8

Play a sucker to catch a sucker: seem dumber than your mark

Question 9

Law 22 (an oak tree)

Answer 9

Use the surrender tactic: transform weakness into power