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“The truth is that creative activity is one that involves the entire self - our emotions, our levels of energy, our characters, and our minds.”

Quote by Robert Greene

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This book explores the principles and practices that lead to mastery in various disciplines. It delves into the mindset, habits, and strategies required to excel in one's chosen pursuit. more

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Robert Greene is an American author known for his works on power, strategy, and human behavior. His books delve into the principles of power operation and how individuals can achieve success in complex social environments. more

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“With such a deep rooted interest you can withstand the setbacks and failures, the days of drudgery, and the hard work that are always a part of any creative action. You can ignore the doubters and critics. You will then feel personally committed to solving the problem and will not rest until you do so.”

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“To succeed in the game of power, you have to master your emotions. But even if you succeed in gaining such self-control, you can never control the temperamental dispositions of those around you. And this presents a great danger.”

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“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.”

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“Remember: The best deceivers do everything they can to cloak their roguish qualities. They cultivate an air of honesty in one area to disguise their dishonesty in others. Honesty is merely another decoy in their arsenal of weapons.”

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“Never waste valuable time, or mental peace of mind, on the affairs of others—that is too high a price to pay.”

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“The human tongue is a beast that few can master.”

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