Lecky conceived of the personality as a “system of ideas,” all of which must seem to be consistent with each other. Ideas which are inconsistent with the system are rejected, “not believed,” and not acted upon. Ideas which seem to be consistent with the system are accepted. At the very center of this system of ideas—the keystone—the base upon which all else is built, is the individual’s “ego ideal,” his “self-image,” or his conception of himself.
If ypu wnt to achieve something that is not alligned with the self image you will find a way to destruct
