Holding an ideal as the North Star to guide themselves, people often become blind to the errors with their personal paradigm. Although outside forces may attempt to dissuade an individual away from their inspiration, a sense of self-infatuation can occur, making change nearly unattainable. Masking a deep seeded element, these splendid notions can provide a solace for a soul under duress. Despite the best intentions of those surrounding the individual to derail distressing ideas, often any positive actions are taken as attacks on their character, which drives the individual further down their destructive path. Nonetheless, an abandonment of opposition against the entity's irrational idea can be all the more devastating. Willa Cather, author
