2. Translation to English

# Breviarum Politicorum

## A Word from the Publisher

## Fundamentals

### Learn About Yourself

### Learn About Others

## Acting in Society

### Gaining Favor

### Identifying Who is Someone's Friend

### Gaining Esteem and Reputation

### Finding More Time for Business

### Acquiring Gravity

### Reading and Writing

### Giving Gifts and Favors

### Asking for Things

### Admonishing

### Avoiding Deception

### Preserving Health

### Avoiding Envy

### Uncovering Secrets

### Discerning Intentions

### Avoiding Offense

### Encouraging Action

### Acquiring Prudence

### Acting Cautiously

### Getting Rid of an Unwelcome Guest

### Conversing with Others

### Joking

### Avoiding Ambushes

### Managing Wealth

### Gaining and Conferring Honors

### Responding to Requests

### Managing Emotions

### Feasting

### Avoiding Losses

### Acting in Novel Ways

### Negotiating Shrewdly

### Covering Mistakes

### Stirring Hatred Against the Wicked

### Dissolving Friendships

### Praising Others

### Preventing Someone from Declining a Duty

### Controlling Anger

### Fleeing

### Punishing and Correcting

### Quelling Sedition

### Handling Self-Praise

### Maintaining Inner Peace

### Disregarding Criticism

### Acquiring Dexterity in Acting

### Averting Suspicion

### Deposing the Wicked

### Traveling

### Avoiding Vain Pursuits

### Arguing and Correcting

### Managing Emotions

### Avoiding Lending Money

### Arriving at the Truth

### Accusing

### Being Accused

### Visiting Provinces

### Reading Speculative Books

## Axioms

## Summary

#### Simulate, Dissimulate

#### Trust No One

#### Praise All

#### Mind Your Words

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This is an excerpt from an English translation of Mazarin's `Breviarum Politicorum, Secundum Rubricas Mazarinicas`:

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