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What does it mean?
A cold and silent cat is compared to the cruel Roman emperor Tiberius.
In plain terms
A cat that looks cold and silent reminds me of Emperor Tiberius.
What can you take from it?
Cruel leaders can look calm and unreadable.

Where it applies

  • describing behavior
  • historical comparison
  • noting demeanor

Putting it to work

  • observe demeanor
  • compare to history

Questions to consider

  • What calm person seems cruel?
  • How do appearances deceive?

Another view

The comparison relies on historical reputation.

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