More quotes by Eric Hoffer
Mass movements can rise and spread without belief in a God, but never without belief in a devil.
Faith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent a substitute for the lost faith in ourselves.
The Jews are a peculiar people: things permitted to other nations are forbidden to the Jews.
There is hardly a single instance of cultural vigor marked by moderation in expression.
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Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.
If there are sound reasons or bases for the points you demand, then there is no need for violence.
The hand of the aggressor is stayed by strength — and strength alone.
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