Player Proverbs - From "The Book Of The Kappadonnas" (The Book Of Game)
"Feed 'em with a long spoon; keeps 'em hungry and keeps you clean."
"The game is sold, not told. Observe more than you speak."
"A closed mouth catches no flies, but an open hand often catches a blessing."
"Let 'em see the shine, but never let 'em count the coins."
"Scarcity creates value. Be present, but not always available."
"Know your worth, then add tax. And interest."
"Emotion is a liability; logic is an asset."
"The loudest one in the room is often the weakest one at the table."
"Control the narrative, and you control the outcome."
"Never let 'em see you sweat, even if the heat is on."
"Loyalty is a currency; spend it wisely and demand it in return."
"A promise is a debt. Don't make 'em if you can't pay 'em."
"The best defense is a good offense, but the best offense is making them think they attacked first."
"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and your options open." (Echoes Machiavelli)
"Information is power. Know what they want before they know you have it."
"Never mistake kindness for weakness, nor silence for ignorance."
"The world's a stage; make sure you're directing your own play."
"A smart man learns from his mistakes; a wise man learns from the mistakes of others."
"Let your reputation precede you, but make sure it's the one you wrote."
"Patience is a weapon; let them rush into their own traps."
"Every 'no' is just a negotiation away from a 'maybe'."
"They can't play you if they don't know your game."
"The house always wins because the house sets the rules. Be the house."
"Never get high on your own supply (of ego)."
"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor; embrace the turbulence."
"Always leave them wanting more, but never leave them empty-handed."
"The best way to predict the future is to create it, one calculated move at a time."
"Respect is earned in drops and lost in buckets. Guard yours fiercely."
"The fool argues; the wise man demonstrates."
"Don't just play the game, understand the game behind the game."
"Outshine the master at your own peril; better to make him think the light is his." (Echoes Robert Greene)
"Desperation stinks; confidence attracts."
"Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run." (Kenny Rogers, but fits the pimpology)
"The eyes are the windows to the soul, but some souls prefer tinted windows."
"Never let a short-term pleasure jeopardize a long-term position."
"People hear what they want to hear; tell them a version of it that benefits you."
"The sun shines on everyone, but some people know how to sell shade."
"Dress like you're going to meet your worst enemy – or your best opportunity."
"The quietest move is often the deadliest."
"Charm can open doors that force can only break down."
"Don't wrestle with a pig; you both get dirty, and the pig likes it." (Often attributed, fits the pragmatic avoidance)
"Let them underestimate you; it's your greatest advantage."
"Opportunity doesn't always knock; sometimes it whispers. Learn to listen."
"Manage expectations: under-promise and over-deliver, or make them think you did."
"The game ain't fair, but it's always in session."
"Keep your composure when they lose theirs; that's when you win."
"A good reputation is more valuable than money, because it can always make you more."
"Never reveal all your moves, even to your shadow."
"If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one. Focus." (Ancient proverb)
"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself – and you are the easiest person to fool." (Richard Feynman, adapted for self-awareness in the game)
SEE MORE PROVERBS (with "PCG" rights) HERE ON THE PLAYER'S LIFESTYLE.
