#48-laws-of-power #keys-to-power #law-1-never-outshine-the-master
If you are more intelligent than your master, for example, seem the opposite: Make him appear more intelligent than you.
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Open it can turn this Law to your advantage. First you must flatter and puff up your master. Overt flattery can be effective but has its limits; it is too direct and obvious, and looks bad to other courtiers. Discreet flattery is much more powerful. <span>If you are more intelligent than your master, for example, seem the opposite: Make him appear more intelligent than you. Act naive. Make it seem that you need his expertise. Commit harmless mistakes that will not hurt you in the long run but will give you the chance to ask for his help. Masters adore such
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