"There is something feeble and a little contemptible about a man who cannot face the perils of life without the help of comfortable myths. Almost inevitably some part of him is aware that they are myths and that he believes them only because they are comforting. But he dares not face this thought! Moreover, since he is aware, however dimly, that his opinions are not rational, he becomes furious when they are disputed." ~ Bertrand Russell Thanks to Kevin Terpstra--I would add that many of these people actually go through the five stages of grief as their myths explode. Their mental health is determined by how long it takes them to get to acceptance. Denial and anger the first reactions.
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:58:35 +0000
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