Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number who are not good. — Robert Greene

Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number who are not good.

Author: Robert Greene

Insight: Being relentlessly "good" is actually a vulnerability—like showing up to a negotiation with your cards face-up. The people who thrive aren't saints; they're strategists who know when flexibility beats rigid principles.

Source: 48 Laws of Power, Law 19

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Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number who are not good.

Robert Greene48 Laws of Power, Law 19

Insight

Being relentlessly "good" is actually a vulnerability—like showing up to a negotiation with your cards face-up. The people who thrive aren't saints; they're strategists who know when flexibility beats rigid principles.

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Robert Greene

Robert Greene was an American author known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction, including "The 48 Laws of Power" and "The Art of Seduction." He is recognized for his keen insights on human behavior and his controversial yet influential writing style.

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