Law 32: Play To Peoples Fantasies

The 48 Laws Of Power Summary Series

Judgement

“The truth is often avoided because it is ugly and unpleasant. Never appeal to truth and reality unless you are prepared for the anger that comes from disenchantment. Life is so harsh and distressing that people who can manufacture romance or conjure up fantasy are like oases in the desert: Everyone flocks to them. There is great power in tapping into the fantasies of the masses.”

If we observe the phrase “play to peoples fantasies” words like ‘manipulation’ and ‘deception’ may arise. This law is not designed to promote the malevolent manipulation of others. Instead, by being aware of how others will play to peoples fantasies you better prepare yourself for the time when someone tries to deceive you.

Centuries ago alchemists would attempt to trick nobility into believing they could conjure precious materials like gold…