Laws of Kindness

When asking for help, appeal to people's self interest, never to their mercy or gratitude judgment. Selective kindness will often break down even the most stubborn foe. Aiming right for the heart, it corrodes the will to fight back. In your quest for power, you will constantly find yourself in the position of asking for help from those more powerful than you. There is an art to helping others that depends on your ability to understand and not confuse your needs with theirs. Most people start from the assumption that the people they are appealing to have a selfless wants and desires.