Eric Hoffer Quotes about Feelings

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The pleasure we derive from doing favors is partly in the feeling it gives us that we are not altogether worthless. It is a pleasant surprise to ourselves.

The pleasure we derive from doing favors is partly in the feeling it gives us that we are not altogether worthless. It is a pleasant surprise to ourselves.

Eric Hoffer

Giving, Feelings, Literature

Eric Hoffer (1955). “The passionate state of mind, and other aphorisms”

The Americans are poor haters in international affairs because of their innate feeling of superiority over all foreigners. An American's hatred for a fellow American is far more virulent than any antipathy he can work up against foreigners. Should Americans begin to hate foreigners wholeheartedly, it will be an indication that they have lost confidence in their own way of life.

Eric Hoffer

Hate, Hatred, Feelings

"The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements". Book by Eric Hoffer, 1951.

Action can give us the feeling of being useful, but only words can give us a sense of weight and purpose.

Eric Hoffer

Giving, Feelings, Purpose

Eric Hoffer (1996). “The Passionate State of Mind”

The chemistry of dissatisfaction is as the chemistry of some marvelously potent tar. In it are the building stones of explosives, stimulants, poisons, opiates, perfumes and stenches.

Eric Hoffer

Feelings, Opiates, Poison

Eric Hoffer (1982). “Between the Devil and the Dragon: The Best Essays and Aphorisms of Eric Hoffer”, HarperCollins Publishers

Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. Thus a feeling of utter unworthiness can be a source of courage.

Eric Hoffer

Courage, Fear, Feelings

For men to plunge headlong into an undertaking of vast change, they must be intensely discontented yet not destitute, and they must have the feeling that by the possession of some potent doctrine, infallible leader or some new technique they have access to a source of irresistible power.

Eric Hoffer

Men, Leader, Feelings

Source: www.psychologytoday.com

It is also plausible that those movements with the greatest inner contradiction and between profession and practice - that is to say with a strong feeling of guilt - are likely to be the most fervent in imposing their faith on others.

Eric Hoffer

Strong, Practice, Feelings

Eric Hoffer (1980). “The True Believer”

Eric Hoffer Quotes about Feelings

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