There are many who have grave scruples about deceiving but think it as nothing to deceive themselves.
Eric HofferWhen we lose our individual independence in the corporateness of a mass movement, we find a new freedom — freedom to hate, bully, lie, torture, murder and betray without shame and remorse.
Eric HofferIt is not so much the example of others we imitate as the reflection of ourselves in their eyes and the echo of ourselves in their words.
Eric HofferThey who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that by persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor.
Eric Hoffer