Sadness of any sort is also seductive, particularly if it seems deep-rooted, even spiritual, rather than needy or pathetic—it makes people come… — Robert Greene Ifs Copy Share Image
“Do not fight them. Instead think of them the way you think of children, or pets, not important enough to affect your… — Robert Greene Children Copy Share Image
For as one star another far exceeds, So souls in heaven are placed by their deeds. — Robert Greene Deeds Copy Share Image
News makes things black and white. Documentary filmmaking should do the opposite. — Robert Greene Black Copy Share Image
“The mighty lion toys with the mouse that crosses his path—any other reaction would mar his fearsome reputation.” — Robert Greene Lion Copy Share Image
Ah Franion, treason is loved of many, but the Traitor hated of all: unjust offences may for a time escape without danger,… — Robert Greene Danger Copy Share Image
When there are no other options, people fight harder. If the choice is life or death they have nothing to lose. — Robert Greene Choice Copy Share Image
The authority you establish must emerge naturally from your character, from the particular strengths you possess. — Robert Greene Authority Copy Share Image
I want my movies to play in movie theaters. While festivals can fulfill a part of that, there's nothing like getting a… — Robert Greene Becoming Copy Share Image
Playing with appearances and mastering the arts of deception are among the aesthetic pleasures of life. They are also key components in… — Robert Greene Acquisition Copy Share Image
A master performer like Bill Clinton never lost sight of the fact that as president he had to project confidence and power,… — Robert Greene Confidence Copy Share Image
If you're just letting the time pass at your job, it's just dead time and you'll never get it back. If at… — Robert Greene Alive Copy Share Image
“In following your inclinations and moving toward mastery, you make a great contribution to society, enriching it with discoveries and insights, and… — Robert Greene Diversity Copy Share Image
There are things that you study, classes you've taken, activities you've done that feel right, that feel like they're in your power… — Robert Greene Activity Copy Share Image
There is a tremendous problem in modern culture. We have become used to everything coming to us with tremendous speed and ease.… — Robert Greene Culture Copy Share Image
I'll probably take the prize for the most irrelevant degree. Although some of the things now where they study, you know: "post… — Robert Greene Degrees Copy Share Image
I don't know that Brandy [Burre] would ever categorize herself as being trapped, but I felt like I saw her being trapped.… — Robert Greene Adamant 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 Focus Copy Share Image
There's spatial intelligence. they're, which end up being, people going into math or music. there's mechanical where you work well with your… — Robert Greene Childhood Copy Share Image
“As an apprentice, it can be hard for us to challenge ourselves on our own in the proper way, and to get… — Robert Greene Discipline Copy Share Image
Think of it this way: There are two kinds of failure. The first comes from never trying out your ideas because you… — Robert Greene Clarity Copy Share Image
“The Shadow. It cannot be grasped. Chase your shadow and it will, flee; turn your back on it and it will follow… — Robert Greene Dark 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 Confidence Copy Share Image
Trouble can often be traced to a single strong individual — the stirrer, the arrogant underling, the poisoner of goodwill. If you… — Robert Greene Arrogant Copy Share Image
Sweet are the thoughts that savour of content, The quiet mind is richer than a crown... — Robert Greene Happiness Copy Share Image
Remember that the essence of authority is that people willingly follow your lead. — Robert Greene Authority 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 Competition Copy Share Image
“Once envy eats away at someone, everything you do only makes it grow, and day by day it festers inside him. Eventually… — Robert Greene Attack Copy Share Image
One could draw up all different kinds of adversity depending on what your weakness is. — Robert Greene Adversity Copy Share Image
Our natural tendency is to project onto other people our own belief and value systems, in ways in which we are not… — Robert Greene Belief Copy Share Image
If you're really driven and you want something deep, hard enough in life, you're going to get it. — Robert Greene Deep Copy Share Image
Deception is a developed art of civilization and the most potent weapon in the game of power — Robert Greene Art Copy Share Image
I just think there's something in the non-fiction form that allows you to see things clearly, if you're patient. — Robert Greene Clearly 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 Ease Copy Share Image
When the snipe and the mussel struggle, the fisherman gets the benefit. Ancient Chinese saying — Robert Greene Ancient Copy Share Image
Only create associations with positive affinities. Make this a rule of life and you will benefit more than from all the therapy… — Robert Greene Affinity Copy Share Image
We do not see people as they are, but as they appear to us. And these appearances are usually misleading. — Robert Greene Appearances Copy Share Image
We humans are self-absorbed by nature, and spend most of our time focusing inwardly on our emotions, on our wounds, on our… — Robert Greene Emotions Copy Share Image
Still uncertain as to our identity, we think that what matters in the work world is gaining attention and making friends. And… — Robert Greene Attention Copy Share Image
You have the power to think differently about who you are. You have the ability to turn off the critical voice inside… — Robert Greene Ability Copy Share Image
![“I don't know that Brandy [Burre] would ever categorize herself as being trapped, but I felt like I saw her being trapped. When she's cleaning the room and she puts the labels on the toys, that was something that my wife, who's also friends with Brandy, was very adamant that we try to capture. My…” quote by Robert Greene](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/222/robert-greene-498_adamant_i-don-t-know-that-brandy-burre-would-eve_70659.jpg)
