In fact, even able and talented leaders are liable to flattery and thinking too much of themselves, not to mention those of lesser ability. We see it happen in government and business every day. They think they're the cat's pajamas, but to others they're just a monkey in a suit.
確實有能力的人都會受高帽子之害，能力差者也會因為受諂媚而覺得自己了不起，這種情形在企業體、行政單位我們天天都看得見，旁人看來是沐猴而冠，自己看來是黃袍加身。