Pascal's motives

Several posters refer to Pascal's deceit in convincing Secondo to host a big night with Louis Prima, with the underhanded intent of ruining the Paradise and possibly arranging for Primo to work for him. Very plausible. But, I saw him more benevolently: maybe he really wanted to help them help themselves. Telling Secondo to "bite your teeth into the ass of life," he prompted the brothers to find the confidence and skills to produce an appealing and sumptuous dining experience. And it worked -- they succeeded despite the fact that Prima was never going to appear. Pascal didn't need to propose a "big night" in order to ruin his "competition" -- the Paradise was going down the tubes anyway. Regardless of what happens to the brothers, they have enhanced their respect for each other and their own talents. I may be wrong, but just another interpretation.