Arts
fromThe Atlantic
3 months agoHow to Be a True Artist
Creativity can risk leading to narcissism and deceitfulness, but it can also be harnessed positively if used to serve others.
Donald Trump is indulged and tolerated by global leaders, as they engage in flattery, to the point of seeming authenticity. His powerful presence allows for a unique bending of reality.
The pagan ethos has always appealed to grandiose male narcissists because it gives them permission to grab whatever they want. This ethos encourages egotists to puff themselves up and boast in a way they find urgently satisfying; self-love is the only form of love they know.