Solace, haven, fear, all of them are moods that you learned without ever questioning their value. As one can see, the Black Magicians have already gained your allegiance. (Power, 20)

Our fellow men are the Black Magicians. and since you are with them, you too are a black magician. Think for a moment. Can you deviate from the path that they’ve lined up for you? No. Your thoughts and actions are fixed forever in their terms. That is slavery. I, however, brought you freedom. Freedom is expensive, but the price is not impossible. (Power, 21)