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

Other quotes by Eric Hoffer

The necessary has never been mans top priority. The passionate pursuit of the nonessential and the extravagant is one of the chief traits of human uniqueness. Unlike other forms of life, mans greatest exertions are made in the pursuit not of necessities but of superfluities. – Eric Hoffer

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Necessity
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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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The pre-human creature from which man evolved was unlike any other living thing in its malicious viciousness toward its own kind. Humanization was not a leap forward but a groping toward survival. – Eric Hoffer

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Evolution
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Other Quotes from
Mind
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Sometimes it’s harder to attain inner silence than outer silence. The dog stopped barking and the kids have gone to bed, but your mind has a lot to talk about and it knows you can’t pretend you’re not at home. – Terri Guillemets

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Mind

I’ve concluded, after many years, that my mind works by process of elimination. Problem is, it hasn’t eliminated anything yet. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Mind

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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Mind

The western mind is linear, the eastern mind is circular. – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh

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Mind

Random Quotes

Because people have no thoughts to deal in, they deal cards, and try and win one anothers money. Idiots! – Arthur Schopenhauer

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Money

I eat everything that nature voluntarily gives: fruits, vegetables, and the products of plants. But I ask you to spare me what animals are forced to surrender: meat, milk, and cheese. – Author unknown (Thanks, Eric)

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Vegetarianism

For me, great music doesnt just have to fall into one category or one genre and I love appreciating all kinds of music. – Taylor Swift

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Music

We can only learn to love by loving. – Iris Murdoch

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Love