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Never Outshine the Master

Always make those above you feel superior. Avoid showing off your talents too much.

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Never Put Too Much Trust in Friends; Learn How to Use Enemies

Friends may betray; enemies are often more dependable.

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Conceal Your Intentions

Keep people off-balance by hiding your plans.

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Always Say Less Than Necessary

Powerful people impress by speaking little.

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Court Attention at All Costs

Stand out to avoid being overlooked.

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Make Other People Come to You—Use Bait if Necessary

Play the waiting game to keep control.

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Win Through Your Actions, Never Through Argument

Actions are more persuasive than words.

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Infection: Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky People

Emotions and mindsets are contagious.

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Learn to Keep People Dependent on You

Make others rely on you for their own success.

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Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm Your Victim

A small gesture of kindness can break down defenses.

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When Asking for Help, Appeal to Self-Interest, Never to Mercy

People are more likely to help if it benefits them.

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Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy

Gather information to stay in control.

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Crush Your Enemy Totally

A threat that is not fully eliminated will return stronger.

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Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor

Limited presence increases your value.

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Do Not Build Fortresses to Protect Yourself

Stay involved with people, Isolation is Dangerous

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Do Not Commit to Anyone

Keep people off-balance by not being loyal to anyone.

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