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Parabellum

    Parabellum   ~Akshat Nayak  “Liars share with those they deceive, the desire not to be deceived” ~sissela bok  The phrase “para bellum” comes from Latin and means “prepare for war.” It’s part of the full Latin phrase “Si vis pacem, para bellum,” which translates to “If you want peace, prepare for war.” The idea behind this saying is that being prepared for conflict can deter aggression and maintain peace. Mirrors  Masks and Mirrors Smoke and Mirrors Mirrors of Perspective The Holy Heist  Mirrors  Mirror, mirror, on the wall, Whisper truths we dare not call. Show us not the face we wear, But the soul beneath, raw and bare. For every smile we cast so bright,   A thousand faces beam in turn,   Yet in the dark, we hide our plight Feel unworthy of another's concern. We mimic joy and paint our fears,   In every glance and fleeting touch,   Yet mirrored sorrow sheds its tears,   A reminder that w...