The 48 Laws of Power
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Started reading June 30, 2025
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Never waste valuable time, or mental peace of mind, on the affairs of others—that is too high a price to pay.
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You are trying to work, not make friends; friendliness (real or false) only obscures that fact. The key to power, then, is the ability to judge who is best able to further your interests in all situations. Keep friends for friendship, but work with the skilled and competent.