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An emotional response to a situation is the single greatest barrier to power, a mistake that will cost you a lot more than any temporary satisfaction you might gain by expressing your feelings. “The most important of these skills, and power’s crucial foundation, is the ability to master your emotions. But if we play by those rules too strictly, if we take them too literally, we are crushed by those around us who are not so foolish.” (xvii) “Today we face a peculiarly similar paradox to that of the courtier: Everything must appear civilized, decent, democratic, and fair. Only gods and the dead can seem perfect with impunity.” (xvi) It is smart to occasionally display defects, and admit to harmless vices, in order to deflect envy and appear more human and approachable. “Appearing better than others is always dangerous, but most dangerous of all is to appear to have no faults or weaknesses. The less interest you reveal, the more superior you seem.” (xiv) If there is something you want but cannot have, show contempt for it. It is sometimes best to leave things alone. The more attention you pay an enemy, the stronger you make him and a small mistake is often made worse and more visible when you try to fix it. “By acknowledging a petty problem you give it existence and credibility.
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“Never appeal to truth and reality unless you are prepared for the anger that comes from disenchantment.” (xiii) “Give people options that come out in your favor whichever one they choose.” (xiii) When you act, act effortlessly, as if you could do much more.” (xiii) All the toil and practice that go into them, and also all the clever tricks, must be concealed. “You actions must seem natural and executed with ease. Everyone admires the bold no one honors the timid.” (xiii) “Any mistakes you commit through audacity are easily corrected with more audacity. “When you are weaker, never fight for honor’s sake choose surrender instead.” (xii) Even if you are saying something banal, it will seem original if you make it vague, open-ended and sphinxlike.” (ix)
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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.
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