#48-laws-of-power #keys-to-power #law-1-never-outshine-the-master
If you surpass your master in wit, it is okay to play the role of the court jester, but do not make him appear cold and surly by comparison. one down your humor if necessary, and find ways to make him seem the dispenser of amusement and good cheer.
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Open it may direct rancor and ill will at you instead.
If your ideas are more creative than your master’s, ascribe them to him, in as public a manner as possible. Make it clear that your advice is merely an echo of his advice.
<span>If you surpass your master in wit, it is okay to play the role of the court jester, but do not make him appear cold and surly by comparison. Tone down your humor if necessary, and find ways to make him seem the dispenser of amusement and good cheer. If you are naturally more sociable and generous than your master, be careful
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