Aphorism #153 Beware of entering where there is a great Gap to be filled.

Aphorism #153 Beware of entering where there is a great Gap to be filled.

But if you do it be sure to surpass your predecessor; merely to equal him requires twice his worth. As it is a fine stroke to arrange that our successor shall cause us to be wished back, so it is policy to see that our predecessor does not eclipse us. To fill a great gap is difficult, for the past always seems best, and to

Aphorism #153 Beware of entering where there is a great Gap to be filled.