Chapter Four
THE ART OF LYING
There is much in this world, as already discussed, that carries no use within itself - namely, virtues, morals, and the foolish belief in being 'Good'. There is also, however, much that is of great use, when used by the correct person, in the correct instance, at the correct time.
One such example is lying: something that, like any skill or craft, must be honed to perfection. All men are liars, yet only a few are good at lying - for there is not a single man whom does not deem himself greater, and thus beyond any capability of ever learning. Thus, to lie, and to lie well, are entirely different: and those that lie well, shall find that they speak the truth more often.
Lying is a word, a concept like any other, describing the, deemed by most, indecent telling of falsehood - but, if one is ever to succeed in the world of Power, he must play his part, and the part of others, well. To play well, one is required to do anything within his ability, that would not harm his future plans. Lying is a tool, and it must be used: for all men in power, real or conceptual, are liars, and all liars, good or bad at lying, are in power.
In order to lie, a man requires truth. For a lie cannot exist unless it is truthful. To some, this may sound contradictory, but their volatile remarks would be useless in any instance.
Lies are the truth, just as the darkness is the light.
One such example of this could be found in the extensive history of the Gondorian kingdom - where truths were told in the interest of lies.
A man can never understand this, however, for as long as he holds that it is contradictory. Forget such ideas, and realise: only from death may life come forth - only from life may death come forth - only from the truth may lies be bred - only from lies may the truth be bred.
If a prince, king, or ruler is wise - he will learn to breed realities from falsehood. For, in order to rule well, he must realise the true power in such lies, truths: the ability to influence the thoughts of the public so greatly, that they may not think for themselves.
When the public do think for themselves, it is indeed a sign that the current ruler is a fool, borne out of the concept and perception of power. The public opinion is the greatest weight on one's shoulders, and only by using lies, truths, - travel horses - may he ever lessen the burden.
The truth is non-existent, and is only as it is due to the perception that it is. Once something is no longer accepted as the truth, it is no longer the truth. Once something is accepted as the truth, in mass, it becomes the truth. Thus, I present to you the reality of such things: there is no ultimate truth, only an ultimate lie.
