To say, “nothing is true”, is to realize that the foundations of society are fragile, and that we must be the shepherds of our own civilization. To say, “everything is permitted”, is to understand that we are the architects of our actions, and that we must live with their consequences, whether glorious or tragic.
“Your affection for your charge has rendered you incapable of clear and impartial judgement. You have a father’s love for the child, and that is useless to the cause.”