Eric Hoffer

To spell out the obvious is often to call it in question.

To spell out the obvious is often to call it in question.

The desire to belong is partly a desire to lose oneself.

The desire to belong is partly a desire to lose oneself.

We run fastest and farthest when we run from ourselves.

We run fastest and farthest when we run from ourselves.

Discontent does not invariably create a desire for change. Other factors have to be present before discontent turns into disaffection. read more

Discontent does not invariably create a desire for change. Other factors have to be present before discontent turns into disaffection. One of these is a sense of power.

It is the acquisition of skills in particular, irrespective of their utility, that is potent in making life meaningful. Since read more

It is the acquisition of skills in particular, irrespective of their utility, that is potent in making life meaningful. Since man has no inborn skills, the survival of the species has depended on the ability to acquire and perfect skills. Hence the mastery of skills is a uniquely human activity and yields deep satisfaction.