Rule of Two (Star Wars: Darth Bane, #2)

by Drew Karpyshyn

Peace is a lie. There is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. THE CODE OF THE SITH

“Equality is a lie,” Bane told her. “A myth to appease the masses. Simply look around and you will see the lie for what it is! There are those with power, those with the strength and will to lead. And there are those meant to follow—those incapable of anything but servitude and a meager, worthless existence. “Equality is a perversion of the natural order!” he continued, his voice rising as he shared the fundamental truth that lay at the core of his beliefs. “It binds the strong to the weak. They become anchors that drag the exceptional down to mediocrity. Individuals destined and deserving of greatness have it denied them. They suffer for the sake of keeping them even with their inferiors. “Equality is a chain, like obedience. Like fear or uncertainty or self-doubt. The dark side will break these chains.

This was true power: to twist another to your purpose, yet have him believe he was in control.

We must let our enemies weaken one another while we stay hidden and grow strong.