When it comes to controlling human beings there is no better instrument than lies. Because, you see, humans live by beliefs. And beliefs can be manipulated. The power to manipulate beliefs is the only thing that counts.

Michael Ende
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It is so very true. Humans are easily manipulated by promises of what they want or need. At any given time, people will follow the lead of the leader. The leader promises them something in return for their support.

If the leader does not deliver on his promise, the people will eventually turn against him and no longer support him. It is much easier to manipulate human beings when you do not have to share the same beliefs that they do.

Source: The Neverending Story

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