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Law #4 – Always Say Less Than Necessary

When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control. Even if you are saying something banal, it will seem original if you make it vague, open-ended, and sphinxlike. Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish. (Summary of Law #4 found in The 48 Laws Of Power)

Hiptics Highlight: “But the human tongue is a beast that few can master. It strains constantly to break out of its cage, and if it is not tamed, it will run wild and cause you grief. Power cannot accrue to those who squander their treasure of words” (pg. 33)

50 Cent’s Application of Law #4: Eminem recalls meeting 50 Cent for the first time on a recent episode of VH1’s Behind The Music. 50 Cent’s controlled tongue made Eminem, one of the most powerful and respected individuals in the rap industry, feel inferior to 50.

He didn’t really say too much and I was kind of wondering like, ‘does this guy like me?’ ©Eminem

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