Quotes by Hoffer, Eric

It still holds true that man is most uniquely human when he turns obst >>

The necessary has never been man's top priority. The passionate pursui >>

The birth of the new constitutes a crisis, and its mastery calls for a >>

Quotations about Fear

Fear is proof of a degenerate mind. >>

The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses hi >>

Fear is a habit; so is self-pity, defeat, anxiety, despair, hopelessne >>

Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. Thus a feeling of utter unworthiness can be a source of courage.

Hoffer, Eric