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Quote by Eric Hoffer
One of the marks of a truly vigorous society is the ability to dis

One of the marks of a truly vigorous society is the ability to dispense with passion as a midwife of action – the ability to pass directly from thought to action. – Eric Hoffer

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Those in possession of absolute power can not only prophesy and make their prophecies come true, but they can also lie and make their lies come true. – Eric Hoffer

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power
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We do not really feel grateful toward those who make our dreams come true they ruin our dreams. – Eric Hoffer

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Dreams
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Our passionate preoccupation with the sky, the stars, and a God somewhere in outer space is a homing impulse. We are drawn back to where we came from. – Eric Hoffer

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Civilization is unbearable, but it is less unbearable at the top. – Timothy Leary

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If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on the human face — forever. – George Orwell

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The first sign of corruption in a society that is still alive is that the end justifies the means. – Georges Bernanos

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What is the damnation of hell? To go with that society who have not obeyed His commands. – Joseph Smith, Jr.

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To escape criticism — do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. – Elbert Hubbard

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In a deep moment of love, thinking stops. The moment is so intriguing, the moment is so tremendously powerful, the moment is so intensely alive, that thinking stops. You are simply in awe, a great wonder surrounds you. – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh

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I suppose if you look back to your early childhood you accept everything people tell you, and that includes a heavy dose of irrationality – youre told about tooth fairies and Father Christmas and things. – Richard Dawkins

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