LAW:
Appearing better than others is always
dangerous, but the most dangerous of all is to appear to have no faults or
weaknesses. Envy creates silent
enemies. It is smart to occasionally
display defects, and admit to harmless vices, in order to deflect envy and
appear more human and approachable. Only
gods and the dead can seem perfect with impunity.
Wisdom in a nutshell:
- Never underestimate the power of envy. Occasionally
reveal a weakness, defect, or anxiety, or find new friends. It is the
people in your own circle of peers who will be the first to envy your
success.
- Envy is often a problem for people who have great natural
talent. You may think you are charming people with your natural talent
when in fact they are coming to hate you for it.
- To deflect envy, employ a display of weakness, or a
harmless vice.
- Envy is disguised sometimes as excessive praise, or
slander and criticism. Win your revenge by ignoring the envious.
Reversal:
Display the
utmost disdain for those who envy you. Instead of hiding your perfection, make
it obvious. Make every triumph an opportunity to make the envious squirm.
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