Law 40 advises despising free favors, as they often come with hidden obligations or tricks. Paying your own way avoids guilt and deceit, and generosity attracts power.
Law 40 warns to despise the free lunch, as it often involves a trick or obligation. Paying your own way avoids guilt and deceit, and generosity attracts power.
| Front | Law 40 |
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| Back | DESPISE THE FREE LUNCH What is offered for free is dangerous - it usually involves either a trick or a hidden obligation. What has worth is worth paying for. By paying your own way you stay clear of gratitude, guilt, and deceit. It is also often wise to pay the full price - there is no cutting corners with excellence. Be lavish with your money and keep it circulating, for generosity is a sign and a magnet for power. |
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