Our frustration is greater when we have much and want more than when we have nothing and want some. We are less dissatisfied when we lack many things than when we seem to lack but one thing.
Eric HofferStichwörter: frustration desire need want
Glory is largely a theatrical concept. There is no striving for glory without a vivid awareness of an audience... The desire to escape or camouflage their unsatisfactory selves develops in the frustrated a facility for pretending -- for making a show -- and also a readiness to identify themselves wholly with an imposing spectacle.
Eric HofferAbsolute faith corrupts as absolutely as absolute power
Eric HofferIn times of change the learners will inherit the earth, while the knowers will find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.
Eric HofferWe probably have a greater love for those we support than for those who support us. Our vanity carries more weight than our self-interest.
Eric HofferThe quality of ideas seems to play a minor role in mass movement leadership. What counts is the arrogant gesture, the complete disregard of the opinion of others, the singlehanded defiance of the world.
Eric HofferThere are no chaste minds. Minds copulate wherever they meet.
It still holds true that man is most uniquely human when he turns obstacles into opportunities.
Stichwörter: opportunity motivation obstacles
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
إن اليأس الذي تسببه البطالة لا ينبع من خوف الفقر فحسب ، وإنما من مواجهة مستقبل من الفراغ. والعاطلون ينزعون إلى اتباع الذين يبيعونهم الأمل قبل اتباع الذين يقدمون لهم العون
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