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Disdain things you cannot have: Ignoring them is the best Revenge
August 26th, 2008
Law 36: The 48 Laws of Power
By acknowledging a petty problem you give it existence and credibility.
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. It is sometimes best to leave things alone.
If there is something you want but cannot have, show contempt for it. The less interest you reveal, the more superior you seem.

The 48 Laws of Power
August 25th, 2008
The 48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers
Law 1
Never Outshine the Master
Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite – inspire fear and insecurity. Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power.


