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Quote by Eric Hoffer
We have rudiments of reverence for the human body, but we consider

We have rudiments of reverence for the human body, but we consider as nothing the rape of the human mind. – Eric Hoffer

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The beginning of thought is in disagreement — not only with others but also with ourselves. – Eric Hoffer

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Dissent
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Where there is the necessary technical skill to move mountains, there is no need for the faith that moves mountains. – Eric Hoffer

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Technology
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When we believe ourselves in possession of the only truth, we are likely to be indifferent to common everyday truths. – Eric Hoffer

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Truth
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our mind growled like our stomach does when it is hungry? – Zig Ziglar

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Every thought we have is a form of energy that continues to exist forever. – Pim van Lommel

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To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. – Zhuangzi

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According to Madam Pomfrey, thoughts could leave deeper scarring than almost anything else… – J.K. Rowling, “The Second War Begins,” Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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During the decades after Brown v. Board of Education there was terrific progress. Tens of thousands of public schools were integrated racially. During that time the gap between black and white achievement narrowed. – Jonathan Kozol

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With gridlock the norm, Congresss approval rating is below 10 percent and the public has lost faith in its national leadership. – Ron Fournier

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Those who are once found to be bad are presumed so forever. – Proverb

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Fear is the denomination of the Old Testament belief is the denomination of the New. – Benjamin Whichcote

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