Quotes by : Eric Hoffer

If a society is to preserve stability and a degree of continuity, it must learn how to keep its adolescents....

To have a grievance is to have a purpose in life.

The beginning of thought is in disagreement - not only with others but also with ourselves.

Passionate hatred can give meaning and purpose to an empty life.

The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

The fear of becoming a 'has-been' keeps some people from becoming anything.

The vanity of the selfless, even those who practice utmost humility, is boundless.

We lie the loudest when we lie to ourselves.

It is always safe to assume that people are more subtle and less sensitive than they seem.