Reply #94: It never penetrates [View All]

[Laurel700]

One of the chief clues that a deviant is a deviant is that they continuously and repeatedly deny the rights of others. That's the "legendary persistence" of the pathological. Because, at some level, they know they are "different," the anxiousness to be seen as normal converts into the hyperactive energy. We call it the "Energizer Bunny Effect."

The is unfamiliar with the primary facts or data of what might be called personal values and is altogether incapable of understanding such matters. It is impossible for him to take even a slight interest in the tragedy or joy or the striving of humanity as presented in serious literature or art. He is also indifferent to all these matters in life itself. Beauty and ugliness, except in a very superficial sense, goodness, evil, love, horror, and humour have no actual meaning, no power to move him. He is, furthermore, lacking in the ability to see that others are moved. It is as though he were colour-blind, despite his sharp intelligence, to this aspect of human existence. It cannot be explained to him because there is nothing in his orbit of awareness that can bridge the gap with comparison. He can repeat the words and say glibly that he understands, and there is no way for him to realize that he does not understand.