My presence is their blessing. Father tell them, they are not doing me a favor.

Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth.serve the Lord with gladness come in to his presence with singing

Law of power! 1-48

1. Never outshine the master

Always make those above you feel superior. If you make them feel insecure, you risk being replaced or punished.

2. Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies

Friends can betray you out of emotion or envy. Enemies, properly managed, can be more loyal and useful.

3. Conceal your intentions

Don’t tell people your true plans—this keeps them from interfering and gives you an edge.

4. Always say less than necessary

The more you speak, the more likely you are to say something foolish. Silence creates mystery and authority.

5. Guard your reputation with your life

Reputation is a cornerstone of power. Once damaged, it’s hard to rebuild—protect it constantly.

6. Court attention at all costs

Visibility is power. Stand out, be memorable, and use dramatic gestures if needed.

7. Get others to do the work for you, but always take the credit

Leverage others’ talents and efforts while making it seem like you were the mastermind.

8. Make other people come to you—use bait if necessary

Don’t chase people or power. Draw them in and make them play by your rules.

9. Win through actions, never through argument

People may be convinced by your words but are more likely to resent you. Prove your point through results.

10. Infection: avoid the unhappy and unlucky

Misery spreads. Don’t associate too closely with those who constantly struggle or fail.

11. Learn to keep people dependent on you

Create relationships where others need you to thrive or succeed. This gives you control.

12. Use selective honesty and generosity to disarm your victim

Small, genuine gestures can build trust, which you can later exploit.

13. When asking for help, appeal to people’s self-interest, never to their mercy

Frame your requests in terms of what benefits them, not you.

14. Pose as a friend, work as a spy

Build rapport and gather useful information that can be used strategically.

15. Crush your enemy totally

Leave no chance for retaliation. A half-defeated enemy will eventually strike back.

16. Use absence to increase respect and honor

Too much presence can diminish value. Sometimes disappearing raises your worth.

17. Keep others in suspended terror: cultivate an air of unpredictability

Surprise keeps others on edge and off-balance. They can't plan against you if you're unpredictable.

18. Do not build fortresses to protect yourself—Isolation is dangerous

Being cut off makes you vulnerable. Stay connected to information and people.

19. Know who you’re dealing with—do not offend the wrong person

Different people react differently to offense. Choose your targets and methods carefully.

20. Do not commit to anyone

Stay independent. Commitment traps you and limits your options.

21. Play a sucker to catch a sucker—seem dumber than your mark

Underestimate yourself to gain an advantage. People let their guard down when they think they’re smarter.

22. Use the surrender tactic: transform weakness into power

When overpowered, retreat gracefully. It gives you time to plot a comeback.

23. Concentrate your forces

Focus your time and energy on one strong point, rather than scattering your efforts.

24. Play the perfect courtier

Be the ideal subordinate: adaptable, flattering, and discreet.

25. Re-create yourself

Be the architect of your identity. Don’t let others define you—shape your image and role.

26. Keep your hands clean

Get others to do the dirty work so your reputation remains untouched.

27. Play on people’s need to believe to create a cultlike following

People want meaning. Provide a vision, symbols, and rituals—and they’ll follow.

28. Enter action with boldness

Timidity breeds failure. Take action confidently and decisively.

29. Plan all the way to the end

Think several steps ahead. Don’t get caught by surprises or unfinished plans.

30. Make your accomplishments seem effortless

Hide the hard work. Let your results speak for themselves.

31. Control the options: get others to play with the cards you deal

Frame the choices so no matter what others pick, it benefits you.

32. Play to people’s fantasies

People crave illusions and dreams. Give them that and they’ll follow you.

33. Discover each man’s thumbscrew

Find what motivates or weakens people—fears, desires, or secrets—and use it.

34. Be royal in your own fashion: act like a king to be treated like one

Carry yourself with confidence and self-respect. People treat you as you treat yourself.

35. Master the art of timing

Know when to act and when to wait. Timing can make or break your plans.

36. Disdain things you cannot have: ignoring them is the best revenge

If you can’t have it, don’t obsess. Indifference shows power and poise.

37. Create compelling spectacles

Dramatic visuals and experiences stick in people’s minds and sway emotions.

38. Think as you like, but behave like others

Conform outwardly while keeping your true thoughts private.

39. Stir up waters to catch fish

Chaos creates opportunities. Make people emotional and you'll gain control.

40. Despise the free lunch

What’s free is often worthless or a trap. Value what’s earned.

41. Avoid stepping into a great man’s shoes

Forge your own path rather than trying to live up to someone else's legacy.

42. Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter

Remove the leader and the group loses direction or collapses.

43. Work on the hearts and minds of others

Persuasion is more powerful than force. Win people emotionally and mentally.

44. Disarm and infuriate with the mirror effect

Mirror your opponents to confuse or unnerve them. It throws them off balance.

45. Preach the need for change, but never reform too much at once

People fear sudden change. Introduce it slowly so they can adapt.

46. Never appear too perfect

Too much perfection breeds envy. Show some faults occasionally.

47. Do not go past the mark you aimed for; in victory, learn when to stop

Don’t overreach. Knowing when to stop protects your success.

48. Assume formlessness

Be adaptable and fluid. The rigid are easy to attack; the shapeless survive anything.