Always Say Less Than Necessary
Words can reveal too much and weaken your position. Speak less to appear mysterious and powerful. Let others fill in the gaps, often imagining more than you intended.
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Life ain’t that deep. We are here to live and to die, be happy, act in that happiness, and share it. Don’t hold back do whatever you want
Greene’s “The 48 Laws of Power” offers timeless strategies for influence and dominance. Use them to rise, defend yourself, or decode the motives of those who seek power over you. Master the game or risk being played.
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