the art of evil

"A master demon was instructing a student demon in the art of evil. 'It is much easier to snare people than you may think,' assured the master demon. 'One of the best ways is to make them think that lies are necessary to their psychic survival. They will believe this lie every time, but drive the delusion even deeper by showing them how to lie about their lies. For example, help them to justify their cruelties by saying they are only doing what was done to them. Being childish they will pounce on this glee- fully, and they are yours.'"