Laws of Power
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Law 1: Never outshine the master.
Law 14: Pose as a friend, work as a spy.
Law 17: Keep others in suspended terror: Cultivate an air of unpredictability.
Law 38: Think as you like but behave like others.
Law 46: Never appear too perfect.
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