“If there is something you want but cannot have, show contempt for it.”

The 48 Laws of Power, Law 36, Disdain Things You Cannot Have: Ignoring Them Is the Best Revenge

Lesson

Learn how to gain substantial power by vehemently disregarding that which is impossible to possess.

Quote

“If there is something you want but cannot have, show contempt for it.” — Robert Greene

Explanation