A Psychological Reading of the Source True independence is a characteristic of the mind. It is a commitment to one's perception of reality as the absolute standard of thought and action. Why was it so difficult for Peter Keating to distinguish between the "Self" (what I am) and the "Ideal Self" (what I would like to be)? It is evident that Peter Keating's incongruent self-concept is the result of Keatings' belief that conditional love from others could only be achieved by distorting his experiences in order to represent the "Ideal Self". This form of personality development begins with childhood experiences and can be directly linked to the amount of congruence or incongruence of one's experience in life. Keating is a great example of inconsistency or someone who records every little movement within the environment. Keating has a constant fear of what is perceived in the consciousness of others, which he spends his entire life trying to assuage and control. (Rogers, 1961) Keating is basically a hypocrite, he says one thing and acts the opposite. Keating isn't the only hypocrite. Keating is relieved when he notices that Guy Francon is faking it for his benefit. It means that Francon is also a man like Keating, with the same attitude towards the conscience of others. This way of thinking was accurately described by Ayn Rand who uses Roark's words in her final court speech: "The man who attempts to live for others is an addict. He is a parasite in motives and makes parasites of those he serves . The relationship produces nothing but mutual corruption is conceptually impossible. The closest approach to reality - the man who lives to serve others - is the slave the proposal to Dominique, speaks quickly, easily and so confidently that it was not difficult. A lie is described as an attempt to manipulate the conscience of others, a way that comes across too naturally to Keating. Although he is an intelligent man, he does not heartless, he is fundamentally incapable of being honest. The concept of truth, the understanding of reality in Keating's mind is different and frightening. Rand uses the terminology "second-hand" to describe the Peter Keatings of the world. "Choice is not self-sacrifice or domination. Choice is independence or dependence. The code of the maker or the used.