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Quotes from The True Believer: Thoughts On The Nature Of Mass Movements — Eric Hoffer

1902–1983 United States

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There is no doubt that in exchanging a self-centered for a selfless life we gain enormously in self-esteem. The vanity of the selfless, even those who practice utmost humility, is boundless.

The True Believer: Thoughts On The Nature Of Mass Movements (1951)

The fanatic is not really a stickler to principle. He embraces a cause not primarily because of its justness and holiness but because of his desperate need for something to hold on to.

The True Believer: Thoughts On The Nature Of Mass Movements (1951)

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