“At some point, most of us need to learn the important, if disappointing, life lesson that, no matter how good our intentions, we cannot control the behavior - let alone the character structures - of other people.”

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Stout suggests that when we realize we are dealing with people who have no conscience, we cut our losses and accept the fact that they cannot be redeemed. Attempting to change the character disordered is a waste of time. It is better to place our efforts towards who those who actually want to be helped.

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