When we believe ourselves in possession of the only truth, we are likely to be indifferent to common everyday truths. Eric Hoffer commoneverydayindifferent Change image and share on social
It is not actual suffering but the taste of better things which excites people to revolt. Eric Hoffer actualexcitepeople Change image and share on social
I hang onto my prejudices, they are the testicles of my mind. Eric Hoffer hangmindprejudice 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
Compassion is the antitoxin of the soul: where there is compassion even the most poisonous impulses remain relatively harmless. Eric Hoffer antitoxincompassionharmless Change image and share on social
It would be difficult to exaggerate the degree to which we are influenced by those we influence. Eric Hoffer degreedifficultexaggerate Change image and share on social
The beginning of thought is in disagreement - not only with others but also with ourselves. Eric Hoffer begindisagreementthink Change image and share on social
We have perhaps a natural fear of ends. We would rather be always on the way than arrive. Given the means, we hang on to them and often forget the ends. Eric Hoffer arriveendfear Change image and share on social
Rudeness is a weak imitation of strength. Eric Hoffer imitationrudenessstrength Change image and share on social
You can never get enough of what you don't need to make you happy. Eric Hoffer happymake Change image and share on social
