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Law Conceal Intentions People Balance Dark Revealing Purpose

Law 3 emphasizes concealing your intentions to keep others off balance and unprepared. By misleading them, you prevent them from forming a defense against your actions.

Law 3 states to conceal your intentions by never revealing your true purpose. Keeping people off balance with hidden motives prevents them from preparing a defense.

Front Law 3
Back CONCEAL YOUR INTENTIONS
Keep people off balance and in the dark by never revealing the purpose behind your actions. Without a clue as to what you are up to, they cannot prepare a defense. Guide them far enough down the wrong path, envelop them in enough smoke, and by the time they realize your intentions, it will be too late.

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