We used to think that revolutions are the cause of change. Actually it is the other way around: change prepares the ground for revolution. Eric Hoffer changegrindprepare Change image and share on social
The pleasure we derive from doing favors is partly in the feeling it gives us that we are not altogether worthless. It is a pleasant surprise to ourselves. Eric Hoffer altogetherderivefavor Change image and share on social
Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind. Eric Hoffer kindkindnessmake Change image and share on social
It still holds true that man is most uniquely human when he turns obstacles into opportunities. Eric Hoffer holdhumanman Change image and share on social
Our sense of power is more vivid when we break a man's spirit than when we win his heart. Eric Hoffer breakheartman Change image and share on social
The real Antichrist is he who turns the wine of an original idea into the water of mediocrity. Eric Hoffer antichristideamediocrity Change image and share on social
A grievance is most poignant when almost redressed. Eric Hoffer grievancepoignantredress Change image and share on social
It is not so much the example of others we imitate as the reflection of ourselves in their eyes and the echo of ourselves in their words. Eric Hoffer echoeyeimitate Change image and share on social
The savior who wants to turn men into angels is as much a hater of human nature as the totalitarian despot who wants to turn them into puppets. Eric Hoffer angeldespothater Change image and share on social