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The Craft of Power: A Philosophical and Strategic Guide to the Uses of Power

"Fortify yourself against the likes of you." The Craft of Power teaches many things: Crime, it is here to stay—be versed A power play without money can only be a farce Mix blame with pain in your punishments Expect foul play Coil yourself omnidirectionally Be quick in masking yourself and unmasking others Martyrs must be honored if power is to flourish Never confuse exhilaration with power Never, never, never, never outshine the big boss This remarkable book presents a step-by-step system to develop an appreciation of the underlying principles of personal power and its enhancement. A compelling blend of erudition, wit, storytelling, cynicism, morality, and practicality, The Craft of Power is profuse with techniques for managing people and organizations, for developing a personal philosophy of power, and for implementing this philosophy. If you can live with it, it can live with you. Let not the wailing and groaning of the innocent weaken your will to win and keep. R.G.H. Siu received his Ph.D. in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology. He has worked for Harvard, the Army, the Department of Justice, the Panel on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy of the Joint Congress

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