Do you know the tricks of a Machiavellian person?

An Italian philosopher and statesman of the sixteenth century called Niccolo Machiavelli defines the word Machiavellianism. His best-known writings include a set of suggestions for obtaining and maintaining governmental power. Machiavelli has come to be associated with the use of opportunism in interpersonal relationships. Therefore, Machiavellianism is defined as the use of your power to make other people believe or do act in their own interest but giving you the benefit of their actions.

have you noticed how many people surround you with this system?
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Getting people to WANT to do what YOU want them to do? professor

You might also substitute "think" for "do".

When someone says what he thinks, it's good to question who/what would benefit from having someone think in such a way... And HOW they get them to think that way.

cowboy
well said!
this 'doctrine' is broad expectro works for groups, religions, jobs and even friendships and relationships in general.
I love your comments, but sadly there are many sheep, thousands and thousands, and are the source of a great deal for brainwashing !
I have a fence that needs whitewashing. This is so much fun. If you give me ten cents I will let you have some of the fun.

Mark Twain (more or less, check with Aunt Polly for a more accurate quote).
There must be sheep. If everyone was a leader, there'd be no one working giggle But we supposed to care properly for the sheep. Unfortunately.....many don't and you can tell who the good and bad leaders are. And and sadly, because of the favor the leaders were shown, many become arrogant, prideful, selfish, and egotistical and loos that favor not just for them, but their families and workers wine blues
Ahh yes Ken...emotional appeal...giggle
Also, I've found it's good to question why I think the way I do, who/what would want me to think in such a way, and how I may have been influenced to think as I do.

None of us are immune.

Trust #1.
tinfoil hat hole

cowboy
f it were so simple and so easy, many religious groups do not exist, or fans. weak people thought .. so I'm weird .. I do not follow anyone, and I'm stubborn like goats!
Why do we need leaders? ...
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