Talonna Ledbetter

“The people around you are generally mysterious. You are never quite sure about their intentions. They present an appearance that is often deceptive—their manipulative actions don’t match their lofty words or promises. All of this can prove confusing. Seeing people as they are, instead of what you think they should be, would mean having a greater sense of their motives.”
― Robert Greene, The 50th Law: Overcoming Adversity Through Fearlessness

“When our emotions are engaged, we often have trouble seeing things as they are.”
― Robert Greene, The Art of Seduction