Never Outshine A Master : Chapter 1

If you cannot help being charming and superior, you must learn to avoid such monsters of vanity.

Either that, or find a way to mute your good qualities when in the  the company of a Cesare Borgia.

Never imagine that because the master loves you, you can do anything you want.

First you must flatter and puff up your master.

• Overt flattery has its limits, it's too direct and obvious.
• Discrete flattery is mush more powerful.

If you are more talented than your master, then 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 admire such requests.

If your ideas are more creative than master, ascribe them to him, is as public a manner as possible.

Make it clear that your advise is merely an echo of his advise.

• Tone down your humor if necessary.
• Not to be the cloud that blocks his radiance from others.

It is not a weakness to disguise your strengths if in end they lead to power.

By letting other outshine you, you remain in control, instead of being a victim of their insecurity.

This will all come in handy the day you decide to rise above your inferior status.