Whenever you trace the origin of a skill or practices which played a crucial role in the ascent of man, we usually reach the realm of play. Eric Hoffer ascentcrucialman Change image and share on social
People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them. Eric Hoffer bitebootfeed Change image and share on social
The misery of a child is interesting to a mother, the misery of a young man is interesting to a young woman, the misery of an old man is interesting to nobody. Eric Hoffer childinterestman Change image and share on social
Those in possession of absolute power can not only prophesy and make their prophecies come true, but they can also lie and make their lies come true. Eric Hoffer absoluteliemake Change image and share on social
It sometimes seems that intense desire creates not only its own opportunities, but its own talents. Eric Hoffer createdesireintense Change image and share on social
It is the around-the-corner brand of hope that prompts people to action, while the distant hope acts as an opiate. Eric Hoffer actactionbrand Change image and share on social
The leader has to be practical and a realist, yet must talk the language of the visionary and the idealist. Eric Hoffer idealistlanguageleader Change image and share on social
An empty head is not really empty; it is stuffed with rubbish. Hence the difficulty of forcing anything into an empty head. Eric Hoffer difficultyemptyforce Change image and share on social
It is often the failure who is the pioneer in new lands, new undertakings, and new forms of expression. Eric Hoffer expressionfailureform Change image and share on social
In times of change learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. Eric Hoffer beautifullychangedeal Change image and share on social