11 Powerful Quotes & Lessons From The 48 Laws of Power By Robert Greene
I used to despise the book 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
because it seems manipulative and doesn’t align with my inner values.
However, time has gone by, and now, Robert Greene is my favorite author.
His books are realistic and speak the ugly
and nasty truth that people always conceal.
If you don’t like the book,
you should realize that people practice ugly tactics,
and your best defense against them is the
knowledge Robert Greene left us from his experience.
These quotes are meant to educate you on handling toxic people
and navigating the corporate world without being naive.
Here are the 11 Powerful Quotes & Lessons From The 48 Laws of Power By Robert Greene:
“When you show yourself to the world and display your talents, you naturally stir all kinds of resentment, envy, and other manifestations of insecurity… you cannot spend your life worrying about the petty feelings of others”
“Keep your friends for friendship, but work with the skilled and competent”
Your friends and family members are more prone to feelings of envy
and are more likely to corrupt your work.
Be vigilant and work with professionals and competent.
“Do not leave your reputation to chance or gossip; it is your life’s artwork, and you must craft it, hone it, and display it with the care of an artist.”
Never let others define your reputation; take charge of it,
and repel all the false information and gossip.
“Appearing better than others is always dangerous, but most dangerous of all is to appear to have no faults or weaknesses. Envy creates silent enemies. It is smart to occasionally display defects, and admit to harmless vices, in order to deflect envy and appear more human and approachable. Only gods and the dead can seem perfect with impunity.”
“Do not accept the roles that society foists on you. Re-create yourself by forging a new identity, one that commands attention and never bores the audience. Be the master of your own image rather than letting others define if for you. Incorporate dramatic devices into your public gestures and actions – your power will be enhanced and your character will seem larger than life.”
“Never waste valuable time, or mental peace of mind, on the affairs of others—that is too high a price to pay.”
People can solve their own problems;
it is not your duty to enmesh yourself into others’ business.
Listen and sympathize with others,
but remember it is not your problem.
Focus on your life.
“Lord, protect me from my friends; I can take care of my enemies.”
Friends are unpredictable,
and you will never expect betrayal from them.
But books can be written about betrayal from friends
and close ones.
“A person who cannot control his words shows that he cannot control himself, and is unworthy of respect.”
Respect is not given or demanded, it is earned.
“You choose to let things bother you. You can just as easily choose not to notice the irritating offender, to consider the matter trivial and unworthy of your interest. That is the powerful move. What you do not react to cannot drag you down in a futile engagement. Your pride is not involved. The best lesson you can teach an irritating gnat is to consign it to oblivion by ignoring it.”
“Be Royal in your Own Fashion: Act like a King to be treated”
You set your own price in this world.
Whoever you present yourself to be,
people will treat you like that.
“When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet.”
You should judge people correctly
and never be naive to think that someone after your life
will understand kindness and be ready to defend yourself.
