Quote by Eric Hoffer
It is the around-the-corner brand of hope that prompts people to a

It is the around-the-corner brand of hope that prompts people to action, while the distant hope acts as an opiate. – Eric Hoffer

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The savior who wants to turn men into angels is as much a hater of human nature as the totalitarian despot who wants to turn them into puppets. – Eric Hoffer

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A preoccupation with the future not only prevents us from seeing the present as it is but often prompts us to rearrange the past. – Eric Hoffer

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I really feel confident about my dancing now, so I hope there could be a place for me in the West End or on Broadway – maybe a musical, maybe my own show. – Katherine Jenkins

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Americans appreciate the way our friends around the world are sticking by us, and we all hope for their continued support in whats going to be some very trying times. – Joe Lando

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I hope when Im dead Ill be considered an icon, though. – Lady Gaga

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My hope for my children must be that they respond to the still, small voice of God in their own hearts. – Andrew Young

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Im not after fame and success and fortune and power. Its mostly that I want to have a good job and have good friends thats the good stuff in life. – Drew Barrymore

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Virtues are dangerous as vices insofar as they are allowed to rule over one as authorities and not as qualities one develops oneself. – Friedrich Nietzsche

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There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one – keep from telling their happiness to the unhappy. – Mark Twain

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Clearly older women and especially older women who have led an active life or elder women who successfully maneuver through their own family life have so much to teach us about sharing, patience, and wisdom. – Alice Walker

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