There is probably nothing more sublime than discontent transmuted into a work of art, a scientific discovery, and so on.
Eric HofferIt is the around-the-corner brand of hope that prompts people to action, while the distant hope acts as an opiate.
Eric HofferNaivete in grownups is often charming; but when coupled with vanity it is indistinguishable from stupidity.
Eric HofferI can never forget that one of the most gifted, best educated nations in the world, of its own free will, surrendered its fate into the hands of a maniac.
Eric Hoffer