Lord Kilo Von Mortenson
Here is my interpretation of the Sith Code and why I disagree with it.
"Peace is a lie, there is only passion."
I interpret "peace" as referring to inner peace, just as I do for the Jedi Code. By that interpretation this line is wrong and just about any Buddhist, Taoist, or other Spiritualist would likely agree.
but Peace is a lie, both inwardly and outwardly. it is something that never realy lasts. and to pursue Peace is to forgo all the challenges that can lead one to growth and improvement. Peace is a state of stagnation, and one which is ultimately futile.
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"Through passion I gain strength."
If we interpret "passion" as a strong emotion then no, not necessarily. Strong emotions can lead to mistakes, lack of focus, and thus weakness if not properly controlled.
it is possible to lose focus, yes; I think that was well illustrated in the Star Wars fiction. but the Passion DOES in fact lead to Strength. it is when we have a goal, and are determined to meet that goal, that we are the most likely to achieve that goal. we will do whatever we have to, and won't give up. it is only a first step, but it may be the most important.
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"Through strength I gain power."
In this line it depends on how we define "power." Due to the word "strength" being used here I interpret this as meaning controlling others. "Power" referring to physical prowess would be redundant. In which case no, in the modern day intelligence is more highly valued and strength can be overthrown with firepower (if referring to physical) or witty remarks from intelligent people (if referring to non-physical).
you are not understanding what Power refers to at all here, then. true Power is Power over the Self; not over others. it is as you said above, that if we are not in control of ourselves we lack focus, and thus we become weak. our Passion gives us Strength in the form of a goal and determination to reach that goal; if we are truely determined then we won't let anything get in our way -- including ourselves. we have to control ourselves in order to have the Power to reach our goals.
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"Through power I gain victory."
I have to wonder what kind of victory this refers to, I'm honestly not sure how to interpret this line. Enough power of any kind can ensure victory, so this may be the only line I agree with.
that Power we gained means that we will achieve what we set out to; hence, Victory. this is also very much a Natural Selection moment, because whoever wants what they want the most, and has the most Power, is the most fit to achieve that goal in all aspects of existence (Body, Mind and Soul) will win. conflict breeds the most fit.
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"Through Victory my bonds are broken."
Again this depends on the interpretation of victory, however I don't believe victory is the only way to break bonds. Since this depends on the interpretation of victory the interpretation of bonds is also up in the air.
the idea is that Victory
is the moment of being set free, of breaking one's own bonds. when we are able to achieve our goals, our every goal, we are free. we are free from the idea that we can't win, we are free from the restrictions anyone would impose on use. only WE are in charge of our own lives, because we are Powerful. I am Powerful, and becoming more Powerful every time I gain more control over myself. the more in control of myself I am, the closer I am to freedom.
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"The Force shall set me free."
Ok, so I agree with two lines and depending on the interpretation of the previous line possibly three.
it realy can all be according to interpretation. but many people don't understand the Sith Code, not nearly as much as even they think that they do.