Law 12 advises using calculated honesty and generosity to disarm others. A single sincere act can lower their guard, making them susceptible to manipulation.
Law 12 recommends using selective honesty and generosity to disarm others. A single honest action can cover many dishonest ones and lower people's guard.
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| Back | USE SELECTIVE HONESTY AND GENEROSITY TO DISARM YOUR VICTIM One sincere and honest move will cover over dozens of dishonest ones. Open-hearted gestures of honesty and generosity bring down the guard of even the most suspicious people. Once your selective honesty opens a hole in their armor, you can deceive and manipulate them at will. A timely gift - a Trojan horse - will serve the same purpose. |
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