25 rules of wisdom

1. Even the boss must get his fingernails dirty.
2. A handful of luck is better than a mountain of wisdom.
3. For every one word you say, let your enemies say 10.
4. Cash is cash, even if it comes from an elephant's stomach.
5. Never reveal 100% of anything to anyone.
6. Never make a decision when you're angry.
7. A man is nothing without his word.
8. Keep your mouth shut. If you have to lie, keep it short and simple.
9. The best way to dodge an enemy's bullet is by never being in a position where he can hit you.
10. When you can't win a war by playing fair, bend the rules. Better yet, break them.
11. Never forgive betrayal.
12. Whenever you're in doubt about whether an enemy should respect or fear you, always choose fear.
13. A woman's anger can always be subdued with a diamond ring (and a man's with sex).
14. Behind every great man is a great woman.
15. Nothing lasts forever.
16. Never give a tip to someone who isn't looking.
17. If you go to war, always strike first. Strike hard, and hope it's the only strike you need.
18. Peace is only a prelude to war.
19. Have a priest on call if you choose to be a careless man.
20. When in doubt, follow your gut.
21. Man appoints, God disappoints.
22. Keep your friends close, your enemies closer.
23. Overestimate the time something takes, and underestimate its rewards.
24. To make money, you have to spend money.
25. Lucky is the man who suffers humiliation in front of others, for his revenge will be sweeter.

Bonus. Watch your backs and keep your noses clean.

I have stumbled upon this 25 rules of wisdom this morning. They are interesting. It does not matter whether I believe them all or not. Definitely I have some kind of supportive bias toward them otherwise I would not share them. My personal favorite is Rule#16. Never preach an advice unless you are sure listener is crying for it. I think all of them are interpretation dependent and I have my own and I hope you can get one for yourself as well.