[1ibsq]

That reminds me of a quote from Trumps 'the art of the deal', that goes something like: the receipt for success is under-promise and over-deliver.

[georgemcbay]

I have never read Art of the Deal, but that idea is a lot older than that book.

I mean, even Scotty from Star Trek verifiably beat Trump's ghost writer to the punch on that wisdom by years and it was already an ancient idea before that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9SVhg6ZENw

[1ibsq]

Probably yes, but I remember it from the book I mentioned. That's all I wanted to share.

[sophacles]

The real magic trick was Trump getting you to attribute the idea to him. Like all magic tricks (and all Trumps): it's just a con.

[1ibsq]

Please re-read what I wrote. I said I remember it from this book. Not that he came up with it, nor that he wrote the book, nor that I am contend with the quote, nor that I like it. Neither in one direction nor in the other. I hoped this was a place on the internet where I don't have to counter every possible misunderstanding beforehand. Is this about politics? If so, let me make it clear. I like to read books written by people I disagree with. Please don't misunderstand me, following is not comparable, but I have Ayn Rand and Hitler on my shelve as well.