Egotism vs. Wisdom

From the Ancient Italian Tarot, the Devil; from the Marseille Oracle, 'Wisdom:'

          The little booklet came with the Ancient Italian Tarot assigns the keyword 'egotism' to the Devil. Wikipedia explains that this is "the drive to maintain and enhance favorable views of oneself, and generally features an inflated opinion of one's importance. It often includes intellectual, physical, social and other overestimations." What does the ego do when it runs into a situation it can't control or manipulate? Unhealthy or unskillful habitual patterns often emerge. There's a reason why Temperance is the trump card before the Devil. Wisdom includes not just knowledge but maturity, experience, and insight as well. It is helps us recognize patterns of thinking and behavior then allows us to change them. Wisdom encourages us to acknowledge both our assets and liabilities, asking for help without shame when we need it.