stackyFACTSSecond only to the primary holy texts in Christian readership, this tiny manual is basically a masterclass in aggressive self-loathing.
Second only to the primary holy texts in Christian readership, this tiny manual is basically a masterclass in aggressive self-loathing. It repeatedly tells the reader to completely despise themselves, ignore all worldly comforts, and actively seek out humiliation. The fact that an entire continent of people voluntarily read this brutally strict guidebook for centuries perfectly illustrates humanity's bizarre obsession with self-inflicted guilt.
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