A really, really big [[lie]].  Even by lying standards, this is a big one.  The philosopher [[Neitzsche]] is reported to have said something along the lines of, 'That which does not kill [[you]] makes you stronger.'  But in fact, that which does not kill you just makes you easier for the next foe to kill.((You poor sod.))  Victory is a short-lived illusion.((So update your will frequently.  You will need it.))