“Feeling bored and restless, our minds shut off and we become increasingly passive.” — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
The truth is that creative activity is one that involves the entire self - our emotions, our levels of energy, our characters,… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
You must bear in mind that each law is circumstantial. It does depend on the circumstances. — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
A noble mind disdains to hide his head, And let his foes triumph in his overthrow. — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
I find the training of the mind that Zen puts people through is by far to me, the most interesting, one of… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
True genius, in strategy or anywhere, lies in self-control, self-mastery, presence of mind, fluidity of thought. — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Never waste valuable time, or mental peace of mind, on the affairs of others—that is too high a price to pay. — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
The quiet mind is richer than a crown…Such sweet content, such minds, such sleep, such bliss beggars enjoy when princes oft do… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
The conventional mind is passive - it consumes information and regurgitates it in familiar forms. The dimensional mind is active, transforming everything… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Our levels of desire, patience, persistence, and confidence end up playing a much larger role in success than sheer reasoning powers. Feel… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
By wit we search divine aspect above, By wit we learn what secrets science yields, By wit we speak, by wit the… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“In the future, the great division will be between those who have trained themselves to handle these complexities and those who are… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Transforming yourself into a deep listener will not only prove more amusing as you open your mind to their mind, but you… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“the goal of an apprenticeship is not money, a good position, a title, or a diploma, but rather the transformation of your… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“...But the human tongue is a beast that few can master. It strains constantly to break out of its cage, and if… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Things like reading a book or learning a language, or taking a walk - they're not stimulating. Your mind has to sort… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
A lot of the things that involve power on the highest levels sometimes involve the darker side of human psychology. People can… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“In our culture we tend to equate thinking and intellectual powers with success and achievement. In many ways, however, it is an… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“Most people don't have the patience to absorb their minds in the fine points and minutiae that are intrinsically part of their… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“you must engrave deeply in your mind and never forget: your emotional commitment to what you are doing will be translated into… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“Let us call this quality the Original Mind. This mind looked at the world more directly—not through words and received ideas. It… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“To the extent that we believe we can skip steps, avoid the process, magically gain power through political connections or easy formulas,… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“All of us have access to a higher form of intelligence, one that can allow us to see more of the world,… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
There was writing and foreign languages. I always had an ease with foreign languages. So the both are related, both language related… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Sweet are the thoughts that savour of content, The quiet mind is richer than a crown... — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Smooth functioning of social life has always depended on the recognition of certain basic limits to behavior. We cannot simply say or… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
If I could simplify the whole game of power and strategy in one equation, it would all hinge on the capacity to… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
If you are armed with knowledge, if you are aware that certain dynamics are at play then you have options. You can… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
The point of the adversity is to toughen your mind so that you can handle difficult circumstances in life. Your mind, toughen… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Love is a lock that linketh noble minds, Faith is the key that shuts the spring of love. — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
There's physical adversity, that if you are someone that likes exercise like I do, I exercise everyday. When you exercise, there's pain… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
We're selfish to some degree, that's not a criticism and it doesn't mean that we are all narcissists. But in any situation… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“Animals are locked in a perpetual present. They can learn from recent events, but they are easily distracted by what is in… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
“In all of these areas, the human brain is asked to do and handle more than ever before. We are dealing with… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
The whole concept of stage fright is fascinating. Actors get stage fright, but they wouldn't be on the stage in the first place if… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
I'm afraid I'm just too intense to have soft ideas, you know, about what to read when you're trying to pass the time. — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
You are facing death and danger and competition, but at any moment, you can decide to have a fearless mindset. — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Let me spell it out: with the psychotic boss, nothing you do is ever quite right. They set traps, asking you to do things,… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Evil or manipulative people don't need a book, they just do it anyway. — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Everybody knows what they were kind of drawn towards or what they're gifted at and it's more of courage and looking at yourself and… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Remember: your bosses prefer to keep you in dependent positions. It is in their interest that you do not become self-reliant, and so they… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
I want to be able to write, that's my first love and I don't want to deviate from it even though I probably could… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
It's sometimes hard to talk about politics and art. Obviously, I have my core beliefs, but I think art is best when it's troublesome… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
If you change and adapt your persona, you are seen as inauthentic; if you stay the angry young man, you fade from attention or… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Your energy, your spirit are important considerations. Feeling petty and frustrated can have reverberating consequences for your ability to think strategically and reach your… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
Fear creates its own self-fulfilling dynamic- as people give into it, they lose energy and momentum. Their lack of confidence translates into inaction that… — Robert Greene Copy Share Image
