100 Power Quotes are credited to Robert Greene. He is an America author who has written several books that are famous for strategy and power.
QUOTE:
"Never outshine the master"
"Never put too much trust on friends but learn how to use enemies"
"So much depends on your reputation, guard it with your life"
"Conceal your intentions- keep people off-balance and in the dark by never revealing the purpose behind your actions. If they have no clue what you are up to, they cannot prepare a defense"
"Court attention at all cost- everything is judged by its appearance for what is unseen counts for nothing. Never let yourself get lost in the crowd, then, or buried in oblivion. Learn to stand out"
"Always say less than necessary- when you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear and the less in control"
"Pose as a friend and work as a spy- knowing about your rival is critical. Use spies to gather valuable information that will keep you a step ahead or better still, play the spy yourself. In polite social encounters, learn to probe"
"Crush your enemy totally- all great leaders since Moses have known that a feared enemy must be crushed completely. If one ember is left alight, no matter how dimly it smolders, a fire will eventually break out. More is lost through stopping halfway than through total annihilation"
"Keep others in suspended terror and cultivate an air of unpredictability- human are creatures of habits with an insatiable need to see familiarity in other peoples actions. Your predictability gives them a sense of control"
"Know who you are dealing with and never offend the wrong person- there are many different kind of people in the world and you can never assume that everyone will react to your strategies in the same way"
"Do not build fortresses to protect yourself because isolation is dangerous"
"Use absence to increase respect and honour- too much circulation makes the price go down. The more you are seen and heard from, the more common you appear. If you are established in a group, temporary withdrawal from it will make you more talked about, even more admired. Create value through scarcity"
"Use selective honesty and generosity to disarm your enemies"
"Avoid the unhappy and unlucky"
"Learn to keep people dependent on you"
"Win through your actions and never through arguments"
"Make other people come to you by using bait if necessary"
"Get others to do the work for you but always take the credits"
"When asking for help, appeal to people's self interest and never to their mercy or gratitude"
"Enter action with boldness- If you are unsure of a course of action, do not attempt it"
"Plan all the way to the end- the end is everything, plan all the way to it, taking into account all the possible consequences, obstacles, and twists of fortune that might reverse your hard work and give the glory to others"
"Control the options and get others to play with the cards you deal"
"Make your accomplishments seem effortless- your action must seem natural and executed with ease"
"Play to people's fantasies-the truth is often avoided because it is ugly and unpleasant "
"Play on people's need to believe to create a cultlike following- people have an overwhelming desire to believe in something. Become a focal point of such desire by offering them a cause, a new faith to follow"
"Play the perfect courtier- the perfect courtier strive in a world where everything revolves around power and political dexterity"
"Concentrate your forces- conserve your energies and forces by keeping them concentrated at their strongest points"
"Play a sucker to catch a sucker by seeming dumber than your bet- no one likes feeling stupid than the other person"
"Recreate yourself- do not accept the roles that society foist on you"
"Keep your hands clean- you must seem a paragon of civility and efficiency, your hands must never be soiled by mistakes and nasty deeds"
"Use surrender tactic and transform weakness into power- when you are weaker, never fight for honours sake, choose to surrender instead"
"Do not commit to anyone- it is the fool that always rushes to take sides. Do not commit to any side or cause but yourself"
"Assume formlessness- by taking shape, by having a visible plan, you open yourself to attack. Instead of taking a form for your enemy to grasp, keep yourself adoptable and on the move"
"Never appear too perfect- appearing too perfect and better than others is always dangerous but most dangerous of all is to appear to have no faults or weakness"
"Do not go past the mark you aimed for by learning when to stop- the moment of victory is often the moment of great peril. In the heat of victory, arrogance and overconfidence can push you past the goal you had aimed for and by going too far, you make more enemies than you defeat"
"Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter- trouble can often be traced to a single individual; the stirrer, the arrogant underling, the poisoner of goodwill. If you allow such people to operate, others will succumb to their influence. Do not wait for the trouble they cause to multiply or try to negotiate with them"
"Avoid stepping into a great man's shoe. What happens first always appears better and more original than what comes after"
"Disarm and infuriate with the mirror effect- the mirror reflects reality but it is also the perfect tool for deception. When you mirror your enemies by doing exactly as they do, they cannot figure out your strategy"
"Despise the free lunch; what is offered for free is dangerous and usually involved either a trick or a hidden obligation. What has worth, is worth paying for"
"Preach the need for change but never reform too much at once. Everyone understands the need for change in the abstract but on the day to day level people are creatures of habit"
"Stir up water to catch fish; anger and emotion are strategically counterproductive. You must always stay calm and objective. But if you can make your "
"Disdain things you cannot have, ignoring them is the best revenge- by acknowledging a petty problem, you give it existence and credibility. The more attention you pay an enemy, the stronger you make him"
"Create compelling obstacles- striking imagery and grand symbolic gestures create the aura of power, everyone responds to them"
"Think as you like but behave like others- if you make a show of going against the times, flaunting your unconventional ideas and unorthodox ways, people will think that you only want attention and that you look down upon them"
"Master the art of timing- never seem to be in a hurry for hurrying betrays a lack of control over yourself and over time. Always seem patient as if you know that everything will come to you eventually"
"The feeling of having no power over people and events is generally unbearable to us. When we feel helpless, we feel miserable"
"Once again, those who make a show or display of innocence are the least innocent of all"
"Anger is the most destructive of emotional responses, for it clouds your vision the most"
"Love and affection are also potentially destructive, in that they blind you to the often self-serving interests of those whom you least suspect of playing a power game"
"Related to mastery your emotions is the ability to distance yourself from the present moment and think objectively about the past and the future"
"If deception is the most potent weapon in your arsenal, then patience in all things is your crucial shield. Patience will protect you from making moronic blunders"
"Power is essentially amoral and one of the most important skills to acquire is the ability to see circumstances rather than good or evil"
"It is a game, your opponent sits opposite you. Both of you behave as gentlemen or ladies, observing the rules of the game and taking nothing personally"
"Half of the mastery of power comes from what you do not do, what you do not allow yourself dragged into. You must learn to judge all things by what they cost you"
"Never trust anyone completely and study everyone, including friends and loved ones"
"Never waste valuable time or mental peace of mind on the affairs of others. That is too high a price to pay"
"An understanding of people's hidden motives is the single greatest piece of knowledge you can have in acquiring power"
"Do not be frivolous with such a critical matter. The 'gods of power' frown on the frivolous. They give ultimate satisfaction only to those who study and reflect, and punish those who skim the surfaces looking for a good time"
"When you show yourself in the world and display your talents, you naturally stir up all kinds of resentment"
"Friendship and love blinds every man to their interests"
"Keep friends for friendship but work with the skilled and competent"
"A person who have something to prove will move mountains for you"
"Without enemies around us, we grow lazy"
"Never pick a fight with someone you are not sure you will defeat"
"The man of power welcomes conflict, using enemies to enhance his reputation as a surefooted fighter who can be relied upon in time of uncertainty"
"Nothing is stable in the realms of power as even the closest of friends can be transformed into the worst enemies"
"A woman who is interested in a man wants to see that other women are interested in him too. Not only does that give him instant value, it makes him all the more satisfying to snatch him from their clutches"
"Seem to want something in which you are actually not at all interested and your enemies will be thrown off the scent, making all kinds of errors in their calculations"
"By talking endlessly about your desires and goals; just not your real ones. You will kill three birds with one stone"
"If you yearn for power, quickly lay honesty aside and train yourself in the art of concealing your intentions"
"Sincerity is a tricky tool"
"Blending in is the perfect smoke screen for spying. The better you do it, the better you can conceal your intention"
"It is often your unreadability that draws people to you and makes you appear a person of power"
"Power cannot accrue to those who squander their treasure of words"
"Your silence will make other people uncomfortable"
"Once the words are out, you cannot take them back, so keep them under control"
"The credit for an invention or creation is as important, if not more important than the invention itself"
"Learn to demonstrate the correctness of your ideas indirectly"
"Words are never neutral and by arguing with a superior, one impugns the intelligence of one more powerful than he"
"Humans are extremely susceptible to the moods, emotions and even the ways of thinking of those with whom they spend their time"
"If for example, you are miserly by nature, you will never go beyond a certain limit; only generous souls attain greatness"
"In the game of power, the people you associate with are critical"
"There are people who attract happiness to themselves by their good cheer, natural buoyancy and intelligence. They are a source of pleasure and you must associate with them to share in the prosperity they draw upon themselves"
"Never teach them enough so they can do without you"
"One sincere and honest move will cover over dozens of dishonest ones"
"If you need to turn to an ally for help, do not bother to remind him of your past assistance and good deeds; he will find a way to ignore you. Instead uncover something that will benefit him and emphasize it out of all proportion"
"Nothing is more terrifying than the sudden and unpredictable"
"Do not ask for favours on another person's behalf, least of all a friend's"
"By expressing modest admiration for other people's achievements, you paradoxically call attention to your own"
"Not only is an inability to adopt to another culture the height of barbarism, it puts you at a disadvantage"
"People prefer to not see your blood and toil, which is another form of ostentation"
"Never criticize those above you directly"
"Avoid any kind of joke about appearance or taste, two highly sensitive areas, especially with those above you"
"To succeed best, the gift should come from the blue. It should be remarkable for the fact that a gift like it has never been given before, or for being preceded by a cold shoulder from the giver"
"The more your gifts and your acts of generosity play with sentiment, the more powerful they are"
"When you insist on paying less, you may save your five ryo, but the insult you cause and the cheap impression you create will cost you in reputation"
"Think as you like but behave like others- if you make a show of going against the times, flaunting your unconventional ideas and unorthodox ways, people will think that you only want attention and that you look down upon them"
"Master the art of timing- never seem to be in a hurry for hurrying betrays a lack of control over yourself and over time. Always seem patient as if you know that everything will come to you eventually"
"The feeling of having no power over people and events is generally unbearable to us. When we feel helpless, we feel miserable"
"Once again, those who make a show or display of innocence are the least innocent of all"
"Anger is the most destructive of emotional responses, for it clouds your vision the most"
"Love and affection are also potentially destructive, in that they blind you to the often self-serving interests of those whom you least suspect of playing a power game"
"Related to mastery your emotions is the ability to distance yourself from the present moment and think objectively about the past and the future"
"If deception is the most potent weapon in your arsenal, then patience in all things is your crucial shield. Patience will protect you from making moronic blunders"
"Power is essentially amoral and one of the most important skills to acquire is the ability to see circumstances rather than good or evil"
"It is a game, your opponent sits opposite you. Both of you behave as gentlemen or ladies, observing the rules of the game and taking nothing personally"
"Half of the mastery of power comes from what you do not do, what you do not allow yourself dragged into. You must learn to judge all things by what they cost you"
"Never trust anyone completely and study everyone, including friends and loved ones"
"Never waste valuable time or mental peace of mind on the affairs of others. That is too high a price to pay"
"An understanding of people's hidden motives is the single greatest piece of knowledge you can have in acquiring power"
"Do not be frivolous with such a critical matter. The 'gods of power' frown on the frivolous. They give ultimate satisfaction only to those who study and reflect, and punish those who skim the surfaces looking for a good time"
"When you show yourself in the world and display your talents, you naturally stir up all kinds of resentment"
"Friendship and love blinds every man to their interests"
"Keep friends for friendship but work with the skilled and competent"
"A person who have something to prove will move mountains for you"
"Without enemies around us, we grow lazy"
"Never pick a fight with someone you are not sure you will defeat"
"The man of power welcomes conflict, using enemies to enhance his reputation as a surefooted fighter who can be relied upon in time of uncertainty"
"Nothing is stable in the realms of power as even the closest of friends can be transformed into the worst enemies"
"A woman who is interested in a man wants to see that other women are interested in him too. Not only does that give him instant value, it makes him all the more satisfying to snatch him from their clutches"
"Seem to want something in which you are actually not at all interested and your enemies will be thrown off the scent, making all kinds of errors in their calculations"
"By talking endlessly about your desires and goals; just not your real ones. You will kill three birds with one stone"
"If you yearn for power, quickly lay honesty aside and train yourself in the art of concealing your intentions"
"Sincerity is a tricky tool"
"Blending in is the perfect smoke screen for spying. The better you do it, the better you can conceal your intention"
"It is often your unreadability that draws people to you and makes you appear a person of power"
"Power cannot accrue to those who squander their treasure of words"
"Your silence will make other people uncomfortable"
"Once the words are out, you cannot take them back, so keep them under control"
"The credit for an invention or creation is as important, if not more important than the invention itself"
"Learn to demonstrate the correctness of your ideas indirectly"
"Words are never neutral and by arguing with a superior, one impugns the intelligence of one more powerful than he"
"Humans are extremely susceptible to the moods, emotions and even the ways of thinking of those with whom they spend their time"
"If for example, you are miserly by nature, you will never go beyond a certain limit; only generous souls attain greatness"
"In the game of power, the people you associate with are critical"
"There are people who attract happiness to themselves by their good cheer, natural buoyancy and intelligence. They are a source of pleasure and you must associate with them to share in the prosperity they draw upon themselves"
"Never teach them enough so they can do without you"
"One sincere and honest move will cover over dozens of dishonest ones"
"If you need to turn to an ally for help, do not bother to remind him of your past assistance and good deeds; he will find a way to ignore you. Instead uncover something that will benefit him and emphasize it out of all proportion"
"Nothing is more terrifying than the sudden and unpredictable"
"Do not ask for favours on another person's behalf, least of all a friend's"
"By expressing modest admiration for other people's achievements, you paradoxically call attention to your own"
"Not only is an inability to adopt to another culture the height of barbarism, it puts you at a disadvantage"
"People prefer to not see your blood and toil, which is another form of ostentation"
"Never criticize those above you directly"
"Avoid any kind of joke about appearance or taste, two highly sensitive areas, especially with those above you"
"To succeed best, the gift should come from the blue. It should be remarkable for the fact that a gift like it has never been given before, or for being preceded by a cold shoulder from the giver"
"The more your gifts and your acts of generosity play with sentiment, the more powerful they are"
"When you insist on paying less, you may save your five ryo, but the insult you cause and the cheap impression you create will cost you in reputation"
"Power can only thrive if it is flexible in its form. To be formless is not to be amorphous for everything has a form- it is impossible to avoid"
"Formlessness is a strategic pose. it gives you room to create tactical surprises"
"Learning to adopt to new circumstance means seeing events through your own eyes and often ignoring the advice that people constantly peddle your way"
"Formlessness is a strategic pose. it gives you room to create tactical surprises"
"Learning to adopt to new circumstance means seeing events through your own eyes and often ignoring the advice that people constantly peddle your way"
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