The law of prison is the law of survival; don't be a heretic in front of your friends, and don't be defiant in front of the guards. Escape when you can, but never fail at escape. If you fail at escape, be deceptively compromising; if you lie, lie with panache and bravery. Bravery, fortitude, and the ability to feed on corpses are the qualities needed from a prisoner. A prisoner is unlike a warrior in the need to show weakness. A prisoner is like a warrior in possessing intent to kill.