NAPOLEON IS ALWAYS RIGHT

That line was spoken by the horse Boxer in Animal Farm. Boxer blindly followed a bad leader in the revolution against Mr. Jones in the Orwell satire.

So whom does your shadow cast a bigger than life image of you? Who follows you no matter what? Who is unwaveringly loyal to you?

If you have even one person in your life that not only loves you unconditionally, but is a devote sycophant to you, just think of the abuse you could inflict. Now, why would you want to harm such a confidant, such a fan, such a follower? Most wouldn't. But when we set up others as idols, then we are sure to be disappointed. To be let down. Hopefully, not to the extent of Boxer who ultimately was sent to the glue factory in the novel rather than put out to pasture as promised.

One of the basic laws of physics, and trust me, I don't know too many, is for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. It applies in this case, too. The higher you lift one up, the harder the fall.

If you see them as doing no wrong, then you aren't seeing very well at all.