Part 1

Here's a list of the 48 Laws of Power explained in brief:

1. Never Outshine the Master

2. Never Put Too Much Trust in Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies

3. Conceal Your Intentions

4. Always Say Less than Necessary

5. So Much Depends on Reputation – Guard It with Your Life

6. Court Attention at All Costs

7. Get Others to Do the Work for You, But Always Take the Credit

8. Make Other People Come to You – Use Bait if Necessary

9. Win Through Your Actions, Never Through Argument

10. Infection: Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky

11. Learn to Keep People Dependent on You