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“The court imagined itself the pinnacle of refinement, but underneath its glittering surface a cauldron of dark emotions - greed, envy, lust, hatred - boiled and simmered. Our world today similarly imagines itself the pinnacle of fairness, yet the same ugly emotions still stir within us, as they have forever.”

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Robert Greene
Robert Greene

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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