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5. Keep Power in Silence
Power often resides in what is left unsaid. Machiavelli valued silence as a symbol of control and mystery. Every unnecessary word exposes vulnerabilities, allowing others to read and predict your actions.
Advantages of silence:
Creates uncertainty in others
Commands respect and fear
Turns conversations into mirrors reflecting others' weaknesses
The powerful speak with purpose, choosing when and what to say, making silence a strategic tool that amplifies influence.
Drop this affirmation: My silence speaks power.