Often Overlooked Essays in Écrits: "Variations on the Standard Treatment," Part 2
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The Impotence of the Ego
Every time the body breaks down a little bit, it gets worn out. It becomes closer to death. So the ego oftentimes, thankfully not all the time in and everybody, but some people try and resist this. Now notice the image of you looking great that you post on your dating profile, that is your ideal ego. That's the version of you that you think is great. And it is a compensation for the parts of you that currently look different because you are many years older than when those pictures were taken. This is classic ego stuff. Ask any senior citizen and they'll tell you about what the latest ailment is. They'll tell you all about this stuff. We know
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