Mans life and self esteem require that a man take pride in his power to think, pride in his power to live- but morality, men are taught, holds pride, and specifically intellectual pride, as the gravest of sins.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/axiomsofliberty0/episodes/Ep-60-Mental-Health-Vs--Mysticism-and-Self-Sacrifice-by-Nathaniel-Branden-e2je813