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For instance, desiring to embody the compassion of figures like the Buddha allows one to strive for goodness without rivalry. Contrastingly, desiring a partner for their popularity often leads to destructive rivalries. Girard warns against the pitfalls of chaotic desires, reflecting on how contemporary society's extreme individualism can distort our self-perception. This book isn't just insightful; it prompts critical reflection on the impulses driving our lives, begging the question: Are our desires authentically our own?