Sadism is plainly connected with the need for self-assertion. At the same time it cannot be separated from the idea of defeat. (Colin Wilson)

Sadism is plainly connected with the need for self-assertion. At the same time it cannot be separated from the idea of defeat.

Colin Wilson

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