Truthfulness, Deceit, and Trust - Olena's

Discrepant Perspectives
29 “The parallel between deception and violence as seen
from these two perspectives is, once again, striking. For
both violence and deception are means not only to
unjust coercion, but also to self-defense and survival.”
“The hero uses deceit to survive.” David of Israel feigned
madness to avoid worrying the king of the Philistines.