To believe that if only we had this or that we would be happy or to pursue any excessive desire diverts us from seeing that happiness depends on an adequate self.

— Eric Hoffer

To have a grievance is to have a purpose in life.

— Eric Hoffer

Treasure the memories of past misfortunes they constitute our bank of fortitude.

— Eric Hoffer

We are made kind by being kind.

— Eric Hoffer

We are told that talent creates its own opportunities. But it sometimes seems that intense desire creates not only its own opportunities but its own talents.

— Eric Hoffer

We can be absolutely certain only about things we do not understand.

— Eric Hoffer

We do not really feel grateful toward those who make our dreams come true they ruin our dreams.

— Eric Hoffer

We do not really feel grateful toward those who make our dreams come true they ruin our dreams.

— Eric Hoffer

We feel free when we escape - even if it is but from the frying pan to the fire.

— Eric Hoffer

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