The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

Favorite Quote
“Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.” — Robert Greene
The Book in One Sentence
The 48 Laws of Power draws on many of history’s most famous power quarrels to show you what power looks like, how you can get it, what to do to defend yourself against the power of others and, most importantly, how to use it well and keep it.
Why should you read it?
What constitutes power? Is it a set of black and white moral views? Or is it a set of gray moral views, the ones that some people never really talk about? This challenging book puts into perspective a synthesis of philosophies and historical legacies that might be surprising to the reader. Are you curious yet?
Key Takeaways
Always make superiors look smarter than you.
Confuse competitors by acting unpredictably.
Don’t force others to do what you want, seduce them instead.