Faith says: “I do not need to believe.”
Truth says: “I will see myself as false.”
Justice says: “Injustice is necessary.”
Honesty says: “I would lie.”
Piety says: “I will suffer disillusionment.”
Mercy asks: “Forgive what?”
Love says: “I am unjustified. I am justification.”

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Apologies in advance:

Ouroboros,
Gorging torus,
Rolled up like an egg
Before us.