Often, the thing we pursue most passionately is but a substitute for the one thing we really want and cannot have.
Eric HofferThere is probably nothing more sublime than discontent transmuted into a work of art, a scientific discovery, and so on.
Eric HofferThose 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 HofferThe self-despisers are less intent on their own increase than on the diminution of others. Where self-esteem is unobtainable, envy takes the place of greed.
Eric Hoffer