46

Law 46 advises against appearing too perfect and better than others, as it can be dangerous. It is smart to occasionally show flaws and admit harmless vices to deflect envy and appear more human. Only gods and the dead can be perfect without consequences. In the 46 laws of power, Law 46 states, never appear too perfect, 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 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. In the 48 laws of power,