For most of us even the imagined threat of criticism functions to control our behavior. We are haunted to some degree by questions about our self-wor…

- Robert D. Hare

Many psychopaths describe the traditional treatment programmes as finishing schools where they hone their skills. Where they find out that there are …

- Robert D. Hare

A psychopath can tell what you're thinking but what they don't do is feel what you feel. These are people without a conscience.

- Robert D. Hare

Psychopaths have a grandiose self-structure which demands a scornful and detached devaluation of others, in order to ward off their envy toward the g…

- Robert D. Hare

Too many people hold the idea that psychopaths are essentially killers or convicts. The general public hasn't been educated to see beyond the social …

- Robert D. Hare

Language and words for psychopaths are only word deep; there is no emotional colouring behind it. A psychopath can use a word like, ‘I love you’ but …

- Robert D. Hare

Psychopaths view any social exchange as a ‘feeding opportunity,’ a contest or a test of wills in which there can be only one winner. Their motives ar…

- Robert D. Hare

Not all psychopaths are in prison - some are in the boardroom.

- Robert D. Hare

Psychopaths are social predators, and like all predators, they are looking for feeding grounds. Wherever you get power, prestige and money, you will …

- Robert D. Hare