One thing I have often wondered is whether they're happy? It seems to me that any victory causes them "happiness" which is usually short lived. Competition is their hallmark after all. I have never known someone who I considered on the negative path who had long lasting happiness. Ayn Rand herself fell into a deep depression. It seems to me that the pain they inflict on others is a pain they carry within. People basically impart what they themselves possess in abundance.
From experience and observation, one thing I am sure of that does cause what 'looks like happiness' in a negative person, is when they are admired. Fame is therefore something they always crave. Even with Ayn Rand, you can see how she lights up when the audience applauds, or when the interviewer gives her a compliment.
They also usually self destruct in the end, oh yes, that reminds me of Lord of the Flies, another recommendation for this thread.
From experience and observation, one thing I am sure of that does cause what 'looks like happiness' in a negative person, is when they are admired. Fame is therefore something they always crave. Even with Ayn Rand, you can see how she lights up when the audience applauds, or when the interviewer gives her a compliment.
They also usually self destruct in the end, oh yes, that reminds me of Lord of the Flies, another recommendation for this thread.
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