The Laws of Power
Never outshine the master -Always make people above you superior. Create image of your master as more brilliant than they are. Be careful, in your desire and exuberance to showcase your talents and impress your master ; you might accomplish the opposite that is inspire fear and insecurity. How Marans forgot that they owe their position due to their grand uncle- Karunanidhi and paid the price Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies There is a chance that friends might betray you as they are easily swayed by envy. But if you hire a former enemy he/she will be more loyal as he/she has a point to prove that you can trust him/her. Also they are grateful to you. In fact you have to fear more from friends than enemies. Enemies are predictable, friends are not. Conceal your Intentions Keep people guessing and off balance by never revealing the purpose behind the action. If your opponents have no clue of what you are up to they cannot prepare for defence. Lead them to a wr...