Another thoughtful hum slipped out of Shunsui at that one, giving the words a little more consideration with a sip of his tea, although he mostly knew what his next question would be.
"But one had to wonder...," he ventured, "if they truly believe what they do is done for what is right or for duty or patriotism...do they ever cease to be lies? Obviously, when one goes against something like treaty, the lie is very evident; the falsehood is more than likely the intent. But do you suppose, Illyana-chan....there is ever a time when the lie and deception begin to blur with the truth? Is there ever a time where a lie is employed so often, it may very well now be the truth?"
Re: Discussion: Deception - AoBT, 10/25.
"But one had to wonder...," he ventured, "if they truly believe what they do is done for what is right or for duty or patriotism...do they ever cease to be lies? Obviously, when one goes against something like treaty, the lie is very evident; the falsehood is more than likely the intent. But do you suppose, Illyana-chan....there is ever a time when the lie and deception begin to blur with the truth? Is there ever a time where a lie is employed so often, it may very well now be the truth?"