Two illustrations for the book “48 Laws of Power”

Conceal Your Intentions
Keep people off-balance and in the dark by never revealing the purpose behind your actions. If they have no clue what you are up to, they cannot prepare a defence. Get them far enough down the wrong path, envelop them in enough smoke, and by the time they realize your intentions it will be too late.

Keep Your Hands Clean
You must seem a paragon of civility and efficiency. Your hands are never soiled by mistakes and nasty deeds. Maintain such a spotless presence by using others as scapegoats to disguise your involvement.