Law 2
12.09.2009
The 48 Laws of Power.
Law 2
Never put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn how to use Enemies
Be wary of 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 to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than from enemies. If you have no enemies, find a way to make them.
I am now accepting apps for Frenemies. Anyone?
13 people had something to say.:
Love this.
I agree.It is a lot easier to get hurt by a friend because when we are with people that we consider friends, some of us leave ourselves wide open.And the WRONG person will choose the right time to tear you down and hurt you.
This is my favorite law! I think frenemies are important to have because they have free range to be completely honest. Who needs a bunch of Yes Men around all the time? As long as we have a core group of people to love and support us having too many friends is overrated! Thanks for the post Brook!
[Opposition]---"... because he has more to prove." I always thought REAL friends feed off each others success---am I lost? Anything else seems like a severe case of #wewereneverreallyfriendsatall
i used to think some of my closest friends (and some family) would be by my side forever but then you find out that they just wanna hold you down. love this piece.
Real Talk... I had "friends" in college, a lot and now the number has slimmed down tremendously, I had to trim the fat.
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Thats why i tell peeps all the time. I dont make new friends, I make new associates. Im not trying to Increase my cirle, Maybe Downsize it though.
Yo, i know i suppose to be commenting on the Laws of power, which i must admit is a great book to live you life by, i have read it about 3 times, but do you still work at Magic City i have came by not to stalk you but to get some dances and put some money in your pocket?? Whats the deal?? lol
I totally agree with this law.
Night after night you have told friends your fears, accomplishments, secrets and when it all falls down they kno it all.
And lets face it: when people backs are against the wall and their feelings are hurt over a failed friendship they start dropping dimes. Real talk
Enemies are always striving to get a taste of what you have. They keep you aware and on your toes.
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i completely agree.......a "friend" and i just parted ways a few weeks back. the b!tch knew all my fears and insecurities and threw it all up in my face....i have yet to repay her for her lovely gesture b/c im trying to decide if i have something to prove (to make her cringe even more) or if i should just get even ......anyway i've realized i have more enemies than "friends" and yet i really don't trust anyone
lol thats sooooo crazy!!
Ill rather keep acquaintances, neither friends, nor enemies, but always ready for business.
growing up there was a saying "only your best friend can kill you" and they said it over & over again in school, everyone was on some paranoid shit.
fabulous thought. i'm going to order this book right now.
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