The passive ironic attitude is not cool or romantic, but pathetic and destructive. - Robert Greene

Every day you face battles — that is the reality for all creatures in their struggle to survive. But the greatest battle of all is with yourself — your weaknesses, your emotions, your lack of resolution in seeing things through to the end.

Learn to destroy your enemies by opening holes in their own reputations. Then stand aside and let public opinion hang them.

An emotional response to a situation is the single greatest barrier to power, a mistake that will cost you a lot more than any temporary satisfaction you might gain by expressing your feelings.