It is the around-the-corner brand of hope that prompts people to action, while the distant hope acts as an opiate. – Eric Hoffer
Men weary as much of not doing the things they want to do as of doing the things they do not want to do. – Eric Hoffer
There is always a chance that he who sets himself up as his brothers keeper will end up by being his jail-keeper. – Eric Hoffer
We are more prone to generalize the bad than the good. We assume that the bad is more potent and contagious. – Eric Hoffer
I launched The Emeril Lagasse Foundation to provide culinary training, and developmental and educational programs to children in the cities where my restaurants operate. I think everyone has a responsibility to give back to the community if they can, and to help future generations learn new skills. – Emeril Lagasse