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There is always a chance that he who sets himself up as his brother's keeper will end up by being read more

There is always a chance that he who sets himself up as his brother's keeper will end up by being his jail-keeper.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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Our greatest weariness comes from work not done.

Our greatest weariness comes from work not done.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Work Quotes,
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The aspiration toward freedom is the most essentially human of all human manifestations.

The aspiration toward freedom is the most essentially human of all human manifestations.

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In man's life, the absence of an essential component usually leads to the adoption of a substitute. The substitute is read more

In man's life, the absence of an essential component usually leads to the adoption of a substitute. The substitute is usually embraced with vehemence and extremism, for we have to convince ourselves that what we took as second choice is the best there ever was. Thus blind faith is to a considerable extent a substitute for the lost faith in ourselves; insatiable desire a substitute for hope; accumulation a substitute for growth; fervent hustling a substitute for purposeful action; and pride a substitute for an unattainable self-respect.

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It is easier to love humanity as a whole than to love one's neighbor.

It is easier to love humanity as a whole than to love one's neighbor.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Relationships Quotes,
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