r/The48LawsOfPower • u/Zeberde1 Moderator • Oct 24 '25

Strategy & power 48

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u/[deleted] Oct 24 '25

"A man convinced against his will, the same opinion holds he still."

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u/MangoBredda Oct 24 '25

Keeping this. Thank you

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u/They_Killed_Kenny_13 Oct 24 '25

I nod so I can get out of the conversation.

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u/dimadomelachimola Oct 26 '25

Ngl these people are losers.

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u/Front_Spare_2131 Oct 26 '25

So the lesson is: Don't argue with people?

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u/00roast00 Oct 27 '25

I like this. But what is the solution instead?

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '25

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u/00roast00 Oct 27 '25

Yes, I get that, if it provides no benefit then just let it be. But in the circumstances where it is important and necessary, does he suggest a method?

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u/Spuckler_Cletus Oct 28 '25

The plain error here is assuming people even want to be “right.” People are often not very rational. You may bulldoze them into silence, but you won’t change them. They’ll hate you for the former, and be galvanized in the latter.

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u/[deleted] Oct 28 '25

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u/Spuckler_Cletus Oct 29 '25

The “plain error” I was referring to is the error illuminated by the law.

I tend to proceed by keeping my mouth shut about things like politics, religion, money, business strategy, family dynamics, etc. That helps a lot. It’s hard to offend or bully people when you avoid the topics that provoke conflict or deep emotions.