Reasons are the spoils of victory. When you've destroyed the enemy, then your leaders write down the reasons in books, and give moving speeches about them. If you've done your job, then there aren't any of the enemy left to dispute your leader's reasons. At least not until the next war.
Terry GoodkindAlone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he lovesโฆand has lost.
Terry GoodkindThe Wizard's First Rule: People are stupid; given proper motivation almost anyone will believe almost anything.
Terry Goodkind