And to keep a stable seat in such a marketplace, what books to use as a wedge to stabilize the chair legs becomes extraordinarily important.
This is like the balancing act of stacking chairs in a circus; you must find the exact center of gravity. No faction can be too strong to cause a shift in the balance, only then can it wobble and stack for a long time.
After two and a half years of practice, the circus master and King of France, Louis Philippe, finally learned a trick or two of stacking chairs last year and thoroughly enjoyed himself during the months following the death of the former Prime Minister Perier.
The power of the state is a constant; the more power ministers hold, the less power the king has.
To prevent ministers from securely holding their power, one must first make it appear as though one is above party frays, exhibiting impartiality.