Sarawak State Library

The 48 Laws of Power

Call no.: : 303.3/GRE
Author: : Robert Greene
Contributor: : Nurfazirah binti Arzmi
Summary: "The 48 Laws of Power" is a book by Robert Greene, first published in 1998, that serves as a guide to acquiring, understanding, and defending oneself against power. It is organized into 48 chapters, each titled with a specific "law," and provides a detailed exploration of how these laws have been used historically to gain and maintain power. Some of the laws that caught my attention are: Law 1: Never Outshine the Master - This law advises making those above you feel superior. In doing so, you avoid the risk of making them feel insecure about their position. Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions - Greene suggests keeping your plans and strategies mysterious to prevent others from sabotaging them. Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally - This law argues for the total elimination of your enemies, leaving no room for threats to your power to rise again. Law 33: Discover Each Man’s Thumbscrew - It’s about finding the weaknesses in others that can be leveraged to influence or control them.