# Some Say the 48 Laws Of... ! [ rw-book-cover] (https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1845747828095660037/e1L6kkrm.jpg) URL: https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063255529775291 Author: @sufyanmaan on Twitter  ## AI-Generated Summary None ## Highlights > Some say The 48 Laws of Power is manipulative, others say it’s the key to success. > Here are its 48 laws in short: 🧵 >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063255529775291)) > 1. Never outshine the master. Make those above you feel secure in their power. > 2. Never put too much trust in friends; use enemies. Friends are quick to betray; ex-enemies have more to prove. > 3. Conceal your intentions. Always keep others guessing about your next move. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063269018599486)) > 4. Always say less than necessary. Power lies in silence; mystery commands respect. > 5. Guard your reputation. Your reputation is the foundation of your power; defend it at all costs. > 6. Court attention at all costs. Being ignored is worse than being attacked. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063280997531943)) > 7. Get others to do the work, but take the credit. Leverage other people’s skills to accomplish your goals. > 8. Make others come to you. Control situations by making others chase you. > 9. Win through actions, not arguments. Actions are harder to dispute than words. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063293030989937)) > 10. Avoid the unlucky and the unhappy. Misery loves company, so avoid it. > 11. Make others dependent on you. Power increases when others rely on you. > 12. Use selective honesty to disarm others. A single honest act can cover dozens of dishonest ones. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063305009922092)) > 13. Appeal to self-interest, never mercy. People help when there’s something in it for them. > 14. Pose as a friend, act as a spy. Learn secrets through camaraderie, then use them to your advantage. > 15. Crush your enemies totally. Leaving enemies alive will allow them to regroup. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063317093712039)) > 16. Use absence to increase respect. Familiarity breeds contempt; absence boosts value. > 17. Keep others in suspense. Unpredictability disorients your opponents. > 18. Isolation is dangerous. You need allies and information; stay connected. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063329034911951)) > 19. Know who you’re dealing with. Misjudging people can be fatal. > 20. Do not commit to anyone. It’s better to be courted by all than owned by one. > 21. Play the fool to catch a fool. Disguise your intelligence to catch others off-guard. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063341064159632)) > 22. Use the surrender tactic. Submission disarms, making you appear weaker than you are. > 23. Concentrate your forces. Focus on one target; don’t spread yourself thin. > 24. Play the perfect courtier. Learn the rules of power in the hierarchy; practice diplomacy. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063353013731758)) > 25. Recreate yourself. Adapt and reinvent yourself to keep others interested. > 26. Keep your hands clean. Let others do the dirty work; maintain a spotless image. > 27. Create a cult-like following. Inspire loyalty by giving people a sense of belonging. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063365022138839)) > 28. Act boldly. Hesitation breeds doubt; boldness creates authority. > 29. Plan all the way to the end. Always think several moves ahead. > 30. Make your accomplishments seem effortless. Conceal the effort behind your successes. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063376950624327)) > 31. Control the options. Offer choices where any outcome benefits you. > 32. Play to people’s fantasies. Give them the dream over the hard truth. > 33. Find each man’s weakness. Everyone has a vulnerability; use it to your advantage. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063388912779755)) > 34. Act like royalty. Confidence and poise make others see you as powerful. > 35. Master timing. Seize opportunities, but wait for the right moment. > 36. Ignore what you cannot have. Giving attention to small problems only enlarges them. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063400887517578)) > 37. Create compelling spectacles. Draw attention with a grand display. > 38. Think as you like but act like others. Stand out subtly; blend in when necessary. > 39. Agitate waters to catch fish. Provoke your enemies to make mistakes. > 40. Despise the free lunch. Anything free has a hidden cost. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063412954529894)) > 41. Avoid stepping into a great man’s shoes. Carve your own path to greatness. > 42. Strike the shepherd, scatter the sheep. Remove the leader, and the followers fall apart. > 43. Work on the hearts and minds. Emotional appeals are more effective than logical arguments. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063424950305205)) > 44. Mirror your enemies. Reflect their actions to disarm and infuriate them. > 45. Preach change, but don’t rush it. Introduce change slowly to avoid resistance. > 46. Never appear too perfect. Small flaws make you approachable and lessen envy. > 47. Know when to stop. Going too far will lead to ruin. > 48. Assume formlessness. Adapt to every situation; remain flexible in all things. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063437034029075)) > Join thousands who have transformed their lives with our free, actionable insights delivered weekly. > Get the best advice straight to your inbox at no cost. > Subscribe now: > https://t.co/xnw4itNtWs ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/sufyanmaan/status/1850063449096847392))