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The narcissistic personality, one that internalizes object relations, seems aloof from involvement with others, unless they adore him, yet needs intensely to have his grandiose self supported by their regard. This paper describes how such a person reinforces the cohesiveness of his grandiose self and what happens when he becomes a leader. The example chosen is that of Ataturk and the relationship between his personality and his need to repair the injuries suffered by his followers.