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The article presents the author's views on lying. The author describes then presidential candidate Bill Clinton's admission that he had used marijuana but did not inhale as telling the truth while intending to mislead. He cites the views of philosophers Immanuel Kant and Augustine on human lie. He contends that lying is an element in every child's education and describes the different types of lies.

The author presents his views on civility and decency. He cites the characteristics of a civil person such as being polite in expressing opinions in public. He believes that unlike civility, decency carries an element of essential soulcraft to it. He also cited the statement of philosopher Avishai Margalit on the importance of decency for the society.

The author presents insights in several literary works that are considered epic such as "The Odyssey," The Iliad," "The Aenid," and Mahabharata."

The article identifies the difference between culture and civilization. It presents the classic anthropological definition of "culture" which highlights beliefs and practices of people. The supposed primitive nature of "culture" and the supposed advanced nature of "civilization" are discussed, highlighting the book "The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of the World Order" by Samuel Huntington.

The author comments on the justice system depicted in the "Book of Kings" of the Bible. The topics discussed include the definition of the term "justice" according to New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice teacher James DiGiovanna, and the distinction of justice according to the hearts of the oligarchs.

The author discusses the differences in meanings between the terms sport and game, and discusses definitions given in the "Webster's Sports Dictionary," the thoughts of author Ernest Hemingway on the matter, and the roots of the words.

The article discusses the words granfalloon and karass from the novel "Cat's Cradle," by Kurt Vonnegut. The author reflects on attending a high-school reunion and membership in social groups. It is suggested that Vonnegut derived his invented vocabulary from the writings of scientist and author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.