The Neo-Commandments.

[necso]

1) Look out for number one, and only number one.

2) Know where your self interest lies.

3) Follow your highest self interest.

4) Have no scruples and use every weapon.

5) Manage appearances -- and minds.

6) Grab credit, shed blame.

7) Show no weakness.

8) Never trust in anyone or anything.

9) Don't become a known.

10) Treat everything in accordance with its power to help or harm.

11) Watch out for the "Live Ones".

12) If possible, follow a winner.

13) When in doubt, go with the flow.

14) Pick your fight.

15) Parlay your gains.

16) Recognize a gamble and manage risk.

17) Have a bolthole and know when to use it.

18) When cornered like rat, act like one.

[grace0418]

1. Excellent

I would add:

Use fear and religion to control others.