Machiavellian Philosophy In The Military
Machiavellian Philosophy
It is in the interest of the weak to design societies that encumber the strong.
The essential difference between the terrorist and the noble conqueror is the quality of the army
Justice is elegant revenge. And revenge is justice for those who cannot afford elegance.
The most effective way to make a threat is to present it as a secret plan to those you know to be untrustworthy. This adds credibility and deniability.
Avoid any attempts to persuade an adversary that she is wrong. No matter what she has done, no matter how offensive you find it, you must remember she believes that it is justified. Her response to attempts to show her that she is wrong will only reinforce her position.
Apologize only
It is in the interest of the weak to design societies that encumber the strong.
The essential difference between the terrorist and the noble conqueror is the quality of the army
Justice is elegant revenge. And revenge is justice for those who cannot afford elegance.
The most effective way to make a threat is to present it as a secret plan to those you know to be untrustworthy. This adds credibility and deniability.
Avoid any attempts to persuade an adversary that she is wrong. No matter what she has done, no matter how offensive you find it, you must remember she believes that it is justified. Her response to attempts to show her that she is wrong will only reinforce her position.
Apologize only