1541. We do not see people as they are, but as they appear to us. And these appearances are usually misleading.

-Robert Greene

1542. The subconscious mind makes no difference between what's real and what's imagined

1543. Reputation is the cornerstone of power. Through reputation alone you can intimidate and win; once it slips, however, you are vulnerable, and will be attacked on all sides. Make your reputation unassailable.

-Robert Greene

1544. The subconscious mind thinks only in the present and does not know anything about the past or future

1545. Your subconscious mind is illogical!

1546. Anger is a natural defense against pain.

1547. Dreams often reveal feelings that we have repressed, because dreams are a reflection of our subconscious mind, our emotional truth.

1548. The subconscious stores all the data of our existence before we are born and arguably of our past lives

1549. When someone says 'I hate you' they really mean 'You hurt me'.

1550. Always remember that your calmness under fire is your best defense in any argument or discussion.

-Robert Greene