In a Nutshell » 2nd law of power http://www.altrealm.com The Life, the Universe, and Everything Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:17:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 About Friendship http://www.altrealm.com/english/chapters/2008-09-02/about-friendship/ http://www.altrealm.com/english/chapters/2008-09-02/about-friendship/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:48:29 +0000 Svetlana http://www.altrealm.com/?p=66 This is comes from the book that I am currently reading “The 48 laws of Power” by Robert Greene.  The book is fascinating.

2nd law of power ” Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies.”

“To have a good enemy, choose a friend: he knows where to strike.” Diane de Poitiers, 1499-1566, Mistress of Henri II of France

“Every time I bestow a vacant office I make a hundred discontented persons and one ingrate.” Louis XIV, 1638 – 1715

“Pick up a bee from kindness, and learn the limitations of kindness.” Sufi proverb

“Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.” Tacitus, c. A.D. 55-120

“Know how to use enemies for your own profit. You must learn to grab a sword not by its blade, which would cut you, but by the handle, which allows you to defend yourself. The wise man profits more from his enemies, that a fool from his friends.” Baltasar Gracian, 1601-1658

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