The beginning of thought is in disagreement — not only with others but also with ourselves. – Eric Hoffer
It is the awareness of unfulfilled desires which gives a nation the feeling that it has a mission and a destiny. – Eric Hoffer
It is loneliness that makes the loudest noise. This is true of men as of dogs. – Eric Hoffer
Propaganda does not deceive people; it merely helps them to deceive themselves. – Eric Hoffer
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper. This amicable conflict with difficulty helps us to an intimate acquaintance with our object, and compels us to consider it in all its relations. It will not suffer us to be superficial. – Edmund Burke