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...But of these sophisms and elenchs of merchandise I skill not...
Milton, Areopagitica

Except he had found the
standing sea-rock that even this last
Temptation breaks on; quieter than death but lovelier; peace
that quiets the desire even of praising it.

Jeffers, Meditation On Saviors


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19.11.02

Dr Babiak and Dr Hare say some of the traits most admired by corporations suit the profile of the average psychopath. "They tend to have a facade of charm that is very effective in ingratiating themselves with people in power and which hides their anti-social tendencies," says Dr Babiak.

"It is very easy for psychopaths to play up to what the establishment wants. If that is getting in early and staying late, it's no problem. Most of them can't believe how easy it is."

As America attempts to rid itself of the showbiz chief executives, boardroom recruiters are taking more trouble to delve into candidates' psychological make-up. Psychopaths tend to be arrogant, short-tempered, manipulative, deceitful, lacking in empathy and remorse, and with a need for self-aggrandisement while apparently being "rational".

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