We wear masks to hide our true intentions from "summary" of The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
People are not always what they seem. Behind the polished facade that we present to the world lies a complex web of hidden motives and desires. We wear masks to shield our true intentions from others, to protect our vulnerabilities, and to navigate the social landscape with finesse. These masks come in many forms - a friendly smile, a carefully crafted persona, a veil of secrecy. They serve as a shield against scrutiny and judgment, allowing us to operate in the shadows without revealing our true selves. In our interactions with others, we strategically choose which mask to wear based on the situation at hand. We may don the mask of kindness to win over a potential ally, or the mask of indifference to keep our enemies at bay. These masks are not fixed entities but rather fluid constructs that adapt to the ever-changing landscape ...
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