Maxioms by Eric Hoffer
How much easier is self-sacrifice than self-realization.
How much easier is self-sacrifice than self-realization.
We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves.
We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves.
The chief burden of the frustrated is the consciousness of a blemished, ineffectual self, and their chief desire is to read more
The chief burden of the frustrated is the consciousness of a blemished, ineffectual self, and their chief desire is to slough off the unwanted self and begin a new life. They try to realize this desire either by finding a new identity or by blurring and camouflaging their individual distinctness; and both these ends are reached by imitation.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
...there is no alienation that a little power will not cure.
...there is no alienation that a little power will not cure.