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“If you don't have a conscience, what is your behavior like? Apparently, if you don't have a conscience, if you don't really . . . love, then the only thing that's left for you is the game - it's about controlling things.”

Quote by Martha Stout

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Martha Stout is an American psychologist known for her research on psychological manipulation and antisocial personality disorder. Born in 1953, she graduated from Harvard University with a Ph.D. in psychology. Dr. Stout's work delves into the complexities of human psychology, particularly the behavior patterns and psychological mechanisms of individuals who excel in psychological manipulation and deception. more

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