Human photography essay

Paradise Lies Under the Valley of Swords

All is permitted — !!

Nothing is true — all is permitted!

The motto of the Assassin’s Creed series, originating from the historical figure Hassan-i-Sabbah, is “Nothing is true; everything is permitted.” This creed has evolved over time to express the Assassins’ belief in questioning perceived truths and moral prohibitions to promote freedom and individual thought. The Templars, their adversaries, follow a different motto emphasizing obedience and service for the greater good, contrasting sharply with the Assassins’ ideals of freedom and skepticism oai_citation:1,An In-Depth Look at the Latin Mottos of Assassin’s Creed – 33rd Square.

ERIC KIM

Photographer, blogger, street photography educator, artist-publisher. Human-generated essays from the pavement, the camera, the body, and the real world.