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Pain Face











He knew human folly like the back of his hand,
And was greatly interested in armies and fleets;
When he laughed, respectable senators burst with laughter,
And when he cried the little children died in the streets.
–W. H. Auden, Epitaph on a Tyrant

Pain Face 
Narcissist
Enemies
I Got a List

Admire Me
Fantasy
Total Lack
Of Empathy

Shame &
Entitlement
Fragility
Discontent

Hate & Envy
Exploitation
Constant Need For
Validation

Rage &
Jealousy
I'm So Special
Look At Me

by Richard W. Bray


								
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