Use Absence To Increase Respect And Honor
What we can learn from Law 16 (48 laws of power)
“Absence diminishes minor passions and inflames great ones, as the wind douses a candle and fans a fire.” — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Principles of Law 16
Law 16 highly emphasises the importance of absence and scarcity. We people, in general, do not value the things we can have very easily. We tend to value things which is hard to attain. This is why, if you seem to be someone who is very easily accessible, then you might not appear as valuable to others.
To be perceived as valuable to others, you have to create a sense of absence. For instance, if you are involved in a group, take a break now and then from interacting with others. In this way, your absence will entice curiosity in others, and they will admire you more.
But first, you have to learn when is the right time to distance yourself from others. By distancing yourself at the right time, you will be able to show a glimpse of your permanent disappearance, and you will gain others’ respect unwittingly.
