Mostly yes, I wouldn't say conducive of only destroying everyone around you for your own gain, but definitely either your enemies or yourself if applied wrong. Some of them are pretty dark, but not all of them. I think they many also will be effective under the right circumstances. My favorites: Assume Formlessness - Reminds me of a quote 'Be like Water' I used to think was Bruce Lee, but is really just a rehash of Taoism and Lao Tzu tePlay A Sucker to Catch a Sucker: Seem Dumber Than Your Mark - I used to love Columbo and Matlock Enter Action With Boldness Plan All The Way to The End Make Your Accomplishments Seem Effortless Control the Options Discover Each Man’s Thumbscrew Be Royal in Your Own Fashion – Act Like a King to Be Treated Like One
