We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality - Ayn Rand

Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities (and the smallest minority on earth is the individual).

I feel that others live up to me, if they want me.

The causes of illusions are not pretty to discover. They're either vicious or tragic.