when will the games end, page-13

I thought i should add to my previous post so there is no confusion from my temporary tangent that made up my wisdom post.

The purpose of these tricks are to keep the vast majority believing that they are the masters and mistresses of the universe.

For those who missed the point it could be read better with

The purpose of these tricks are to keep the vast majority believing that they (the vast majority) are the masters and mistresses of the universe.