Stephen Potter (February 1, 1900 – December 2, 1969) was a British author, playwright, and humorist, best known for his 'Gamesmanship' series. He studied English at University College London and later worked as a literary editor and BBC scriptwriter. Potter's most famous work, 'The Theory and Practice of Gamesmanship' (1947), humorously explores psychological tactics in social and competitive situations. His writings influenced later humorists and popular culture, earning him a reputation as a master of British wit. Potter's legacy endures through his unique blend of satire and social observation.
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“Each of us can, by ploy or gambit, most naturally gain the advantage.”
Source: Three-upmanship: The theory & practice of gamesmanship: Some notes on lifemanship [and] One-upmanship
Source: Three-upmanship: The theory & practice of gamesmanship: Some notes on lifemanship [and] One-upmanship
Source: Some notes on lifemanship: with a summary of recent researches in gamesmanship
Source: Three-upmanship: The theory & practice of gamesmanship: Some notes on lifemanship [and] One-upmanship
Source: Some notes on lifemanship: with a summary of recent researches in gamesmanship
Source: Three-upmanship: The theory & practice of gamesmanship: Some notes on lifemanship [and] One-upmanship
“Make friends with your caddie and the game will make friends with you.”
Source: Some notes on lifemanship: with a summary of recent researches in gamesmanship