The 48 Laws of Power, Law 38, Conceal Your Thoughts

As you get older and achieve success, it often becomes increasingly difficult to disguise your cunning. The 48 Laws of Power: Think as you like but behave like others. June 30th Play the Honest Rogue - no smoke screen or diversionary device will succeed in concealing your intentions if you already have an established reputation for deception. In their company Daily law, complete free expression is a social impossibility. Conceal your thoughts, then, telling the prickly and insecure what you know they want to hear. July 10th Reveal Your Seductive Character - Penetrating hearts and minds.