“ If we experience any failures or setbacks, we do not forget them because they offend our self-esteem. Instead we reflect on them deeply, trying to figure out what went wrong and discern whether there… Robert Greene
“ Never assume that the person you are dealing with is weaker or less important than you are. Some people are slow to take offense, which may make you misjudge the thickness of their skin, and fail to w… Robert Greene
“ The conventional mind is passive - it consumes information and regurgitates it in familiar forms. The dimensional mind is active, transforming everything it digests into something new and original, cr… Robert Greene
“ There are many paths to mastery, and if you are persistent you will certainly find one that suits you. But a key component in the process is determining your mental and psychological strengths and wor… Robert Greene
“ The dreamers, those who misread the actual state of affairs and act upon their emotions, are often the source of the greatest mistakes in history—the wars that are not thought out, the disasters that… Robert Greene
“ When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet. Robert Greene
“ The problem with all students, he said, is that they inevitably stop somewhere. They hear an idea and they hold on to it until it becomes dead; they want to flatter themselves that they know the truth… Robert Greene
“ Understand: people will constantly attack you in life. One of their main weapons will be to instill in you doubts about yourself – your worth, your abilities, your potential. They will often disguise… Robert Greene
“ Half of your mastery of power comes from what you do NOT do, what you do not ALLOW yourself to get dragged into. Robert Greene
“ But the human tongue is a beast that few can master. It strains constantly to break out of its cage, and if it is not tamed, it will tun wild and cause you grief. Robert Greene
“ Any titles, money, or privilege you inherit are actually hindrances. They delude you into believing you are owed respect. Robert Greene
“ Sweet are the thoughts that savour of content, The quiet mind is richer than a crown... Robert Greene
“ The key to such power is ambiguity. In a society where the roles everyone plays are obvious, the refusal to conform to any standard will excite interest. Be both masculine and feminine, impudent and c… Robert Greene
“ Most people don't have the patience to absorb their minds in the fine points and minutiae that are intrinsically part of their work. They are in a hurry to create effects and make a splash; they think… Robert Greene
“ Power is a game, and in games you do not judge your opponents by their intentions but by the effects of their actions. Robert Greene
“ The truth is that creative activity is one that involves the entire self - our emotions, our levels of energy, our characters, and our minds. Robert Greene
