Self-deceit—It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements” but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be entered into is when it’s fun, and with awareness. But then, it’s not self-deceit!

You cannot love everyone; it is ridiculous to think you can. If you love everyone and everything you lose your natural powers of selection and wind up being a pretty poor judge of character and quality. If anything is used too freely it loses its true meaning. Therefore, the Satanist believes you should love strongly and completely those who deserve your love, but never turn the other cheek to your enemy!

I give people Ayn Rand with trappings.

I break away from all conventions that do not lead to my earthly success and happiness.

I request reason for your golden rule and ask the why and wherefore of your ten commandments.

Man prides himself on being the only animal who can modify his nature, yet when he chooses to do so he is called a phony.

Be as a lion in the path. Be dangerous even in defeat.