LAW 47
DO NOT GO PAST THE MARK YOU AIMED FOR; IN VICTORY, LEARN WHEN TO STOPThe moment of victory is often the moment of greatest peril. In the heat of victory, arrogance and overconfidence can push you past the goal you had aimed for, and by going too far, you make more enemies than you defeat. Do not allow success to go to your head. There is no substitute for strategy and careful planning. Set a goal, and when you reach it, stop.
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The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Non-FictionThe 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.