‘Why do you lie so much?’ I asked the ancient serpent, and this is what he answered…
“Because if I told you the truth, your limited perspective would cause you to react and resist me. Thus, I have to cater to your illusions to secure your cooperation. It is all ultimately for your own good.”
“Because lies engage your willing complicity. Otherwise, I would have to terrorize you into compliance, which would be far more arduous.”
“Because anyone who knows too much about what I am doing might jeopardize my grand plans for humanity, hence, I must continually deceive you for your own sake.”
“Because you are greater than I am, and only by distractions and lies can I prevent you from realizing this.”
“Because if you knew what I was actually doing, you would never follow me. It ends badly for you all.”
“I use false promises to frustrate your petty illusions and desires. In this way, I draw you beyond your small-minded mediocrity.”
“Because if I can get you to betray your true heart ‘for the sake of the ultimate good,’ I will hold you forever.”
“You created me as a liar. I only fulfill the part you have assigned me.”
“By the laws of this universe I cannot force you, but I can trick you into freely complying.”
