The 48 Laws of Power¶

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Never take your position for granted and never let any favors you receive go to your head. — location: 397 ^ref-62543

A master who cannot bestow on you the gifts of his experience may direct rancor and ill will at you instead. — location: 402 ^ref-31885

“Why, madam,” Lincoln replied, “do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?” — location: 541 ^ref-8842

If you never expect gratitude from a friend, you will be pleasantly surprised when they do prove grateful. — location: 557 ^ref-2955

Whenever you can, bury the hatchet with an enemy, and make a point of putting him in your service. — location: 578 ^ref-32378