“It is the around-the-corner brand of hope that prompts people to action, while the distant hope acts as an opiate.”
Quote by Eric Hoffer
Work
Between the Devil and the Dragon: The Best Essays and Aphorisms of Eric Hoffer
This book compiles a selection of Eric Hoffer's most insightful essays and aphorisms, offering readers a glimpse into his profound thoughts on human nature, society, and the complexities of the world. more
Author
Eric Hoffer
Eric Hoffer was an American philosopher known for his profound insights into human nature. His works often explore society, politics, and human behavior, particularly focusing on the experiences of the underclass. Hoffer came from a German immigrant family and worked in various jobs in California during his youth, including dockworker, cook, and gardener. His first book, 'The Ordeal of Change', was published in 1950 and quickly became a bestseller, gaining him widespread recognition. His other works include 'The Ordeal of Change' and 'The True Believer' among others. more
You May Also Like
“The laws I love; the lawyers I suspect.”
Source: The poetical works of Charles Churchill, with notes by W. Tooke. with a memoir by J.L. Hannay
“Lawyers and rogues are vermin not easily rooted out of a rich soil.”
Source: The Yale Edition of Horace Walpole's Correspondence
Source: The Earlier Poems of William Wordsworth: Corrected as in the Latest Editions. With Preface, and Notes Showing the Text as it Stood in 1815
“Lawyers sometimes tell the truth. They'll do anything to win a case.”
“Palestine needs earth, but it does not need lawyers.”
Source: Letters to friends, family, and editors
“If you can eat sawdust without butter, you can be a success in the law.”
“Nearly every lawsuit is an insult to the intelligence of both plaintiff and defendant.”