The Book of Lies

22

ΚΕΦΑΛΗ ΚΒ

THE DESPOT

1

The waiters of the best eating-houses mock the whole world; they estimate every client at his proper value.

2

This I know certainly, because they always treat me with profound respect. Thus they have flattered me into praising them thus publicly.

3

Yet it is true; and they have this insight because they serve, and because they can have no personal interest in the affairs of those whom they serve.

4

An absolute monarch would be absolutely wise and good.

5

But no man is strong enough to have no interest. Therefore the best king would be Pure Chance.

6

It is Pure Chance that rules the Universe; therefore, and only therefore, life is good.

COMMENTARY (ΚΒ)

Comment would only mar the supreme simplicity of this chapter.

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