If you succeed a great man or have a famous parent, you will have to accomplish double their achievements to outshine them. If you are naturally more sociable and generous than your master, be careful not to be the cloud that blocks his radiance from others. Julius Caesar knew the power of appearances — he staged dramatic announcements and used theatrical gestures to make himself the center of attention. Put them on the horns of a dilemma: They are gored wherever they turn. Innocent parties are sometimes the best choice, since they lack power and their protests may be seen as a sign of guilt.
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