“We protect our minds by an elaborate system of abstractions, ambiguities, metaphors and similes from the reality we do not wish to know too clearly; we lie to ourselves, in order that we may still have the excuse of ignorance, the alibi of stupidity and incomprehension, possessing which we can continue with a good conscience to commit and tolerate the most monstrous crimes.”

I have known many people in my life, and the biggest difference between the good and not-so-good is the ability to compartmentalize. This is the underlying power of the elite. The people of more humble standing are usually more honest with themselves and others, which is why they could never survive in a corporate boardroom - you must be able to live the Kabuki Theater without destroying yourself psychologically. To do this successfully, you must master the art of self-deception and compartmentalization. The enemy of the elite is the unified mind that can apply logic and moral reasoning across the entire spectrum of reality.