THE 48 LAWS OF POWER
LAW 1
NEVER OUTSHINE THE MASTER
Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far by displaying your talent or you might accomplish the opposite-inspire fear and insecurity. Make your master appear more brilliant than they are you will attain the height of power
LAW 2
Never Put Much Trust in the Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies
Be wary if friends-they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy. They also become spoiled and tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than from enemies. If you have no enemies, find a way to make them.
