ALL 48 LAWS OF POWER QUOTES

Here are 30 quotes from the book “The 48 Laws of Power” by Robert Greene:

“Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies.”

“Never appear too perfect, too polished. People admire flaws, not perfection.”

“Conceal your intentions, keep people off-balance and in the dark.”

“Always say less than necessary, remain mysterious.”

“So much depends on reputation. Guard it with your life.”

“Never assume the credit is yours. Remember, it is always someone else’s fault.”

“Get others to do the work for you, but always take the credit.”

“Make others come to you, use bait if necessary.”

“Law 12: Use selective honesty and generosity to disarm your victim.”

“Pose as a friend, work as a spy.”

“Crush your enemy totally: leave no room for mistakes.”

“Use absence to create respect and honor.”

“Play the advocate for the fool, but always remain in control.”

“Find the right moment to strike, and then strike with all your might.”

“Appearing better than others is always dangerous.”

“Never waste valuable time on people who do not deserve it.”

“Plan all the way to the end; do not rely on short-term tactics alone.”

“Crush the enemy completely, leaving no room for doubt or revenge.”

“When asking for help, appeal to people’s self-interest.”

“Avoid stepping into the spotlight until you are ready to shine.”

“Create an aura of desirability by making others feel like they can’t live without you.”

“Know what you want and what others want from you. Stay one step ahead.”

“Master the art of timing, know when to act and when to wait.”

“Never outshine the master, show respect to those who have power over you.”

“Keep your plans secret until they are ready to be executed.”

“Control your emotions, never let them get the better of you.”

“Use flattery as a tool, but be subtle and selective about it.”

“Never appear too desperate, maintain an air of self-sufficiency.”

“Learn to keep people in suspense, keep them guessing about your next move.”

“Do not underestimate your enemies, always assume they are smarter than they seem.”

Please note that these quotes are paraphrased and may not be exact word-for-word quotations from the book.