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    How Dark is your personality? Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy...

    Do you have a ruthless streak? Psychologists believe the “dark triad” of personality – Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy – might help you succeed in life. To measure your own dark side, choose how much you agree or disagree with the simple statements below – and we’ll tell you how dastardly you actually are.

    Take the test! haha

    http://www.bbc.com/future/story/2015...ur-personality

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    Btw, I am "infrequently vile."

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    “Do you think you can dissect me with this blunt little tool.”

    Hannibal Lecter

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    It’s a matter of perspective.

    My victories are due to excellence. Yours are due to Machiavellian gamesmanship.

    I have a positive self-image. You’re a narcissist.

    I’m a pragmatist. You’re a psychopath.

    As Sartre said, “Hell is other people.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by LDAHL View Post
    It’s a matter of perspective.

    My victories are due to excellence. Yours are due to Machiavellian gamesmanship.

    I have a positive self-image. You’re a narcissist.

    I’m a pragmatist. You’re a psychopath.

    As Sartre said, “Hell is other people.”
    I've always loved that Sartre quote.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JaneV2.0 View Post
    I've always loved that Sartre quote.
    It’s a lot easier to work into a conversation than “Existence precedes essence.”

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    Light has no meaning without darkness.

    I go with the old parable of the two wolves, one evil and one good. They are both within us and always fighting. The one that wins is the one you feed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogar View Post
    Light has no meaning without darkness.

    I go with the old parable of the two wolves, one evil and one good. They are both within us and always fighting. The one that wins is the one you feed.
    But either way you’re wolf food.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LDAHL View Post
    But either way you’re wolf food.
    Indeed. The first Noble Truth of Buddhism - suffering exists. (In the end we will all be be worm food.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by LDAHL View Post
    It’s a lot easier to work into a conversation than “Existence precedes essence.”
    The only proper response is "I'll drink to that!"

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