Law 14 recommends posing as a friend to work as a spy, gathering crucial information about rivals. Probing indirectly in social encounters can reveal weaknesses and intentions.
Law 14 advises posing as a friend while working as a spy. Gathering information discreetly is crucial for staying ahead of rivals.
| Front | Law 14 |
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| Back | POSE AS A FRIEND, WORK AS A SPY Knowing about your rival is critical. Use spies to gather valuable information that will keep you a step ahead. Better still: play the spy yourself. In polite social encounters, learn to probe. Ask indirect questions to get people to reveal their weaknesses and intentions. There is no occasion that is not an opportunity for artful spying. |
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