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The Ego is a mental entity, a crude and ruthless ghost masquerading as our “self.” It is a mental construct, produced by socialization, which rewards and punishes us with feelings of self-worth. The Ego lives by comparison. It identifies with events in our past—our personal history—and then compares our history to the histories of others. This comparison leaves us feeling better than or worse than, but not equal to, others.
The Rock Warrior's Way
Arno Ilgner
IT WAS A NICE DAY. All the days had been nice. There had been rather more than seven of them so far, and rain hadn’t been invented yet. But clouds massing east of Eden suggested that the first thunderstorm was on its way, and it was going to be a big one.
Good Omens
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
The woman moved to meet the group while Hector remained where he was, looking slightly cowed. Jason could sense Hector’s wariness of him and the woman. “So, this is Jason Asano,” the woman said. “And this is some random lady,” Jason shot back. “We meet at last.”
He Who Fights With Monsters 9
Shirtaloon and Travis Deverell
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