Robert Greene : (6)

" The wisest hustler can suddenly fall for the worst tramp and lose all of his money on her. The hustler is aware of his own weaknesses and openings to con. This awareness is his edge. " - Robert Greene

" In the normal flow of a conversation, our attention is divided. We hear parts of what other people are saying, in order to follow and keep the conversation going. At the same time, we’re planning what we’ll say next, some exciting story of our own. " - Robert Greene

" When I say ‘Crush your enemy’, I don’t literally mean it. " - Robert Greene

" Evil or manipulative people don’t need a book, they just do it anyway. " - Robert Greene

" The moment people feel they know what to expect from you, your spell on them is broken. More: You have ceded them power. " - Robert Greene

" An elusive, enigmatic aura will make people want to know more, drawing them into your circle. Create such a power by hinting at something contradictory within you. " - Robert Greene