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Quote by Eric Hoffer
A preoccupation with the future not only prevents us from seeing t

A preoccupation with the future not only prevents us from seeing the present as it is but often prompts us to rearrange the past. – Eric Hoffer

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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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In times of change learners inherit the earth while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. – Eric Hoffer

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Change
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We are least open to precise knowledge concerning the things we are most vehement about. – Eric Hoffer

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Knowledge
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That future depends on the values of self-government, our sense of duty, loyalty, self-confidence and regard for the common good. We are a diverse country, and getting more diverse. And these virtues are what keep this great country together. – Jeff Miller

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When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness. – Alexis de Tocqueville

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It would be wonderful to think that the future is unknown and sort of surprising. – Alan Rickman

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My commitment to the security and future of Israel is based upon basic morality as well as enlightened self-interest. Our role in supporting Israel honors our own heritage. – Gerald R. Ford

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You dont attack the grunts of Vietnam you blame the theory behind the war. Nobody who fought in that war was at fault. It was the war itself that was at fault. Its the same thing with psychotherapy. – James Hillman

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I definitely gravitate towards quality genre projects and genre of any kind whether its science fiction, horror or really anything. Im just drawn to quality. I dont think Darkness Falls is horror there isnt any gore by any stretch of the imagination. – Emma Caulfield

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And ever has it been known that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation. – Khalil Gibran

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