Those in possession of absolute power can not only prophesy and make their prophecies come true, but they can also lie and make their lies come true. Eric Hoffer Power
Our passionate preoccupation with the sky, the stars, and a God somewhere in outer space is a homing impulse. We are drawn back to where we came from. Eric Hoffer Space
In times of change learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. Eric Hoffer Change
Disappointment is a sort of bankruptcy - the bankruptcy of a soul that expends too much in hope and expectation. Eric Hoffer Hope
There is no loneliness greater than the loneliness of a failure. The failure is a stranger in his own house. Eric Hoffer Failure
It is the malady of our age that the young are so busy teaching us that they have no time left to learn. Eric Hoffer Teacher
There would be no society if living together depended upon understanding each other. Eric Hoffer Society
Compassion alone stands apart from the continuous traffic between good and evil proceeding within us. Eric Hoffer Alone
Someone who thinks the world is always cheating him is right. He is missing that wonderful feeling of trust in someone or something. Eric Hoffer Trust
Our passionate preoccupation with the sky, the stars, and a God somewhere in outer space is a homing impulse. We are drawn back to where we came from. Eric Hoffer God
The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings. Eric Hoffer Thankful
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 Fear
In times of change learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. Eric Hoffer Learning
It is often the failure who is the pioneer in new lands, new undertakings, and new forms of expression. Eric Hoffer Failure