My Library #4 — The 48 Laws of Power (1998) by Robert Greene

Self-reminder.

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1. Jika permainan kekuasaan tidak dapat dihindari, lebih baik menjadi seorang seniman daripada seorang penyangkal atau orang yang ceroboh. (xix).

Law 2

1. Without enemies around us, we grow lazy.
2. An enemy at our heels sharpens our wits, keeping us focused and alert.

Law 3

1. Never revealing the purpose behind your actions.
2. Most people are open books. They say what they feel, blurt out their opinions at every opportunity, and constantly reveal their plans and intentions.
3. By being unabashedly open you make yourself so predictable and familiar that it is almost impossible to respect or fear you.
4. Appear overpassionate and you raise suspicions.
5. A screen of smoke to distract people’s attention from your real purpose.
6. He lured his victims with sweet smiles, lulling them with charm and obsequiousness before he attacked.
7. Know that extravagant words and ge stures immediately raise suspicion.

Law 4: ALWAYS SAY LESS TRAN NECESSARY

1. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.
2. Coriolanus jatuh karena tidak bisa mengontrol kata-katanya.