Appearing better than others is always dangerous, but 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 admits to harmless vices, in order to deflect envy appear more human and approachable. Only gods and the dead can seem perfect with impunity.
From the book of Robert Greene, The 48 Laws of Power.
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