Evagrius Ponticus categorized primary evil thoughts
Before anyone had codified the absolute worst behavioral traits, this fourth-century monk sat in the sweltering desert creating a highly detailed list of intrusive mental patterns. He mapped out every single terrible urge that could possibly distract a devout hermit, essentially acting as the chief psychological auditor for miserable ascetics trying desperately not to think about food or anger.

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