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When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control. Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.
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“Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.”
ROBERT GREENE
Law #4 – Always Say Less Than Necessary
- The more you say, the more common you appear
- "Human tongue is a beast that few can master"
- Once the words are out, you cannot take them back. Keep them under control. Be particularly careful with sarcasm: The momentary satisfaction you gain with your biting words will be o...
Day 8:
- Psychology of anticipation: Our behavior conforms to patterns, or so we like to think.
- When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control.
- A Person who cannot control his words shows that he cannot control h...
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