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Balancing Power As An Emperor | Donald Robertson PT 1

The Daily Stoic

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Sucking up to the powerful may not guarantee safety

Compromising and collaborating with a powerful figure like Nero did not ensure safety as even those who did so were eventually executed, similar to those who opposed him. Seneca, Nero's right hand man, stands out as a clear example of this scenario.

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