Criss Jami - The challenge of abating one with a genuine ego problem is to not try to pu

The challenge of abating one with a genuine ego problem is to not try to put him down. Any and all antagonization, in his mind, is merely compensated for by his own descriptions: his feelings of persecution by the envious and his ideals of worth. Arguably, the genuine ego is more of a circumstantial defense mechanism rather than a steady arrogance in need of starvation.

- Criss Jami

topic: Ego, Challenges, Feelings, Defense Mechanisms, Ego Problem