The Art of Seduction is a book written by Robert Greene.
The idea of seduction as an indirect kind of power that has been used throughout history to win elections, enslave brilliant minds, and bring down civilizations is investigated in depth throughout this book.
We have captured for you some of the best quotes from The Art of Seduction book.
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The Art of Seduction Quotes by Robert Greene
“A man grows bored with a woman, no matter how beautiful; he yearns for different pleasures, and for adventure.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Too much attention early on will actually just suggest insecurity, and raise doubts as to your motives. Worst of all, it gives your targets no room for imagination.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“People who are outwardly distant or shy are often better targets than extroverts. They are dying to be drawn out, and still waters run deep.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Never criticize people overtly—that will make them insecure, and resistant to change. Plant ideas, insinuate suggestions. Charmed by your diplomatic skills, people will not notice your growing power.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“A seducer does not turn the power off and on – every social and personal interaction is seen as a potential seduction. There is never a moment to waste.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Seduction requires an openness to the other person, a willingness to bend and adapt. Excessive pride, without anything to justify it, is highly anti-seductive.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Men do not understand how women think, and vice versa; each tries to make the other act more like a member of their own sex.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Your targets cannot idealize you if they know too much about you, if they start to see you as all too human. Not only must you maintain a degree of distance, but there must be something fantastical and bewitching about you, sparking all kinds of delightful possibilities in their mind.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
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Best The Art of Seduction Quotes
“What people lack in life is not more reality but illusion, fantasy, play.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“We happily follow Charismatics because we like to be led, particularly by people who promise adventure or prosperity. We lose ourselves in their cause, become emotionally attached to them, feel more alive by believing in them-we fall in love.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“People are more complicated than the masks they wear in society.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Never ignore a detail or leave one to chance. Orchestrate them into a spectacle and no one will notice how manipulative you are being.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“The word “charm” comes from the Latin carmen, a song, but also an incantation tied to the casting of a magical spell.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Seducers are never self-absorbed. Their gaze is directed outward, not inward. When they meet someone their first move is to get inside that person’s skin, to see the world through their eyes.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Religion humanizes this universe, makes us feel important and loved. We are not animals governed by uncontrollable drives, animals that die for no apparent reason, but creatures made in the image of supreme being.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“I give my mind the liberty to follow the first wise or foolish idea that presents itself.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“If everything in a dream were realistic, it would have no power over us; if everything were unreal, we would feel less involved in its pleasures and fears. Its fusion of the two is what makes it haunting.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
Quotes from The Art of Seduction
“Arrange an occasional “chance” encounter, as if you and your target were destined to become acquainted—nothing is more seductive than a sense of destiny. Lull the target into feeling secure, then strike.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Seduction is a game of psychology, not beauty, and it is within the grasp of any person to become a master at the game. All that is required is that you look at the world.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“The vast majority of people conform to whatever is normal for the time.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Religion is the great balm of existence because it takes us outside ourselves, connects us to something larger.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“If no resistances or obstacles face you, you must create them. No seduction can proceed without them.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Seduction is a form of deception, but people want to be led astray, they yearn to be seduced. If they didn’t, seducers would not find so many willing victims. Get rid of any moralizing tendencies, adopt the seducer’s playful philosophy, and you will find the rest of the process easy and natural.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“When our emotions are engaged, we often have trouble seeing things as they are.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Time is the greatest weapon you have. Patiently keep in mind a long-term goal and neither person nor army can resist you. And charm is the best way of playing for time, of widening your options in any situation. Through charm you can seduce your enemy into backing off, giving you the psychological space to plot an effective counterstrategy.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
Famous The Art of Seduction Quotes
“The person who is obviously angling for money or other material reward can only repel. If that is your intention, if you are looking for something other than pleasure—for money, for power—never show it. The suspicion of an ulterior motive is anti-seductive. Never let anything break the illusion.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“There is too little mystery in the world; too many people say exactly what they feel or want.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Experienced hunters do not choose their prey by how easily it is caught; they want the thrill of the chase, a life-and-death struggle—the fiercer the better.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Niceness in seduction, however, though it may at first draw someone to you (it is soothing and comforting), soon loses all effect. Being too nice can literally push the target away from you. Erotic feeling depends on the creation of tension. Without tension, without anxiety and suspense, there can be no feeling of release, of true pleasure and joy.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Everything in daily life is hurried and improvised, and you need to offer something different. By taking your time and respecting the seductive process you will not only break down your victim’s resistance, you will make them fall in love.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Try to persuade a person by appealing to their consciousness, by saying outright what you want, by showing all your cards, and what hope do you have? You are just one more irritation to be tuned out.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“A seduction should never settle into a comfortable routine. The middle and later chapters will instruct you in the art of alternating hope and despair, pleasure and pain, until your victims weaken and succumb.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
Top Art of Seduction Quotes by Robert Greene
“Sadness of any sort is also seductive, particularly if it seems deep-rooted, even spiritual, rather than needy or pathetic—it makes people come to you.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Your greatest power in seduction is your ability to turn away, to make others come after you, delaying their satisfaction.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“At certain points in history it may be fashionable to be different and rebellious, but if a lot of people are playing that role, there is nothing different or rebellious about it.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“A person in love will surrender.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Express what others are afraid to express and they will see great power in you.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“To understand the peculiar power of the Coquette, you must first understand a critical property of love and desire: the more obviously you pursue a person, the more likely you are to chase them away.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Many men are intimidated by beauty and prefer to worship it from afar; others are drawn in, but not for the purpose of conversation. The Beauty suffers from isolation.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“In social situations we all wear masks, and keep our defenses up. It is embarrassing, after all, to reveal one’s true feelings. As a seducer you must find a way to lower these resistances.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“The perfect victim is the person who stirs you in a way that cannot be explained in words, whose effect on you has nothing to do with superficialities. He or she often has a quality that you yourself lack, and may even secretly envy.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Remember: seduction is a game of attention, of slowly filling the other person’s mind with your presence. Distance and inattention will create the opposite effect, and can be used as a tactic when the need arises.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“If you need inspiration, find the part of the target that most irritates you and use it as a springboard for some therapeutic conflict. The more real your cruelty, the more effective it is.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“Self-esteem is critical in seduction. (Your attitude toward yourself is read by the other person in subtle and unconscious ways.) Low self-esteem repels, confidence and self-sufficiency attract. The less you seem to need other people, the more likely others will be drawn to you.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
“People with a lot of time on their hands are extremely susceptible to seduction. They have mental space for you to fill.” ~ Robert Greene (The Art of Seduction).
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