Laws of Power
25 Rules of Power
1. Your
power lies in your ability to control your emotions once someone has command
over your inner world they become your master.
2. Protect
your reputation at all costs when it is strong your rivals will seldom
challenge you when it is weak attacks will come from all corners.
3. Be
adaptable in your rule the tides of change are unceasing and will slowly erode
any rigid structures that stand against it be fluid or risk being turned to
dust.
4. Enter
the fray with boldness timid action is often met with strong opposition.
5. Stamp
out the embers before they become a blaze.
6. To
obtain a true ally explain how your cause may benefit theirs the ties of
goodwill are but thin threads whereas the ties of mutual interest are like
chains of steel.
7. Do
not make decisions when clouded by emotion wait for a clearing and then act.
8. To
tap into the true potential of your power focus your energies towards a
singular goal.
9. Beware
of those who claim to have no interest in power or this is often a strategy to
disarm you when the time comes they will strike without hesitation and it will
be too late to act.
10. An
isolated kingdom is a vulnerable one to be strong you must have alliances a
fortress can quickly become a prison when surrounded by enemies.
11. Let
your values be like shining beacons in the mists of disorder give your people
something with which to orient themselves.
12. Pay
attention to the outcomes people produce not their intentions although many
wish to do well this does not guarantee favorable results.
13.When
surrounded by disarray be well ordered when emotions rise and fall remain calm
and steady when danger looms and even the bravest warriors shrink with fear
stand tall and face the opposing evil.
14. When
overpowered surrender do not allow yourself to be crushed entirely because of
honor your enemy will no longer see you as a threat giving you the opportunity
to plan another attack.
15. Direct
the movements of your enemy by tempting them with baits arousing their anger
and toying with their pride disrupt their plans with your enticements and
control your foes as you wish.
16. Acting
with haste weakens your control have faith that your ambitions will come to
fruition and remain patient.
17. As a farmer tends to his field so they may
bear crops cultivate the conditions necessary for people to flourish.
18. The
kingdom's needs come before your own egotistical desires.
19. Use
the devices of grandia and spectacle to appear powerful to others command
respect with your awe inspiring displays.
20. Be
a symbol of transformation for your people the answer to their prayers eat this
advice and gain many loyal subjects.
21. Beware
of the easily gained.
22. Plan your affairs right through to the end in
doing so you will be able to counter the setbacks that will inevitably come
your way.
23. Conceal
your plans with misdirection make your enemies believe you desire one thing but
secretly devise a strategy for another in doing so the opposition sets up
defenses in the wrong place leaving what you truly desire open for the taking.
24. Eliminate your problems entirely lest they
return with vengeance.
25. Recognize
greatness in others bestow blessings upon those who are worthy people must feel
cherished if they are to do their best work.
