> Not exactly a fountain of wisdom and good judgement. But certainly a font of great insight into base human desire, according to many traditions. It's why "a

> Not exactly a fountain of wisdom and good judgement. But certainly a font of great insight into base human desire, according to many traditions. It's why "a deal with the Devil" is a trope: the Devil knows exactly what to offer humans in exchange for corruption. So, the GP's quote is apt: an offer to "rule in Hell" vs. "serve in Heaven" is indeed a tempting one for many people.