You killed more people than anybody in history." "Be the best at whatever you do, that's what my mother always told me.
There is no society that does not highly value fictional storytelling. Ever.
As long as you keep getting born, it's alright to die some times.
Unfortunately, we live in a time when the media are almost a monoculture.
It's easy to manipulate your children when they're absolutely sure you're stupid.
If the other fellow can't tell you his story, you can never be sure he isn't trying to kill you.