Quote by Eric Hoffer
When cowardice is made respectable, its followers are without numb

When cowardice is made respectable, its followers are without number both from among the weak and the strong; it easily becomes a fashion. – Eric Hoffer

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We have perhaps a natural fear of ends. We would rather be always on the way than arrive. Given the means, we hang on to them and often forget the ends. – Eric Hoffer

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Perhaps our originality manifests itself most strikingly in what we do with that which we did not originate. To discover something wholly new can be a matter of chance, of idle tinkering, or even of the chronic dissatisfaction of the untalented. – Eric Hoffer

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Our sense of power is more vivid when we break a mans spirit than when we win his heart. – Eric Hoffer

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Other Quotes from
Cowardice/Weakness
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For cowards the road of desertion should be left open; they will carry over to the enemy nothing, but their fears. – Christian Nevell Bovee

To run away from danger, instead of facing it, is to deny ones faith in man and God, even ones own self. It were better for one to drown oneself than live to declare such bankruptcy of faith. – Mahatma Gandhi

Cowards are cruel, but the brave Love mercy, and delight to save. – John Gay

Cowards falter, but danger is often overcome by those who nobly dare. – Queens Mother Elizabeth

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