"One of the surprising privileges of intellectuals is that they are free to be scandalously asinine without harming their reputations."

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Source : Eric Hoffer (1982). “Between the Devil and the Dragon: The Best Essays and Aphorisms of Eric Hoffer”, HarperCollins Publishers

Eric Hoffer

#Society Quotes #Privilege Quotes #Reputation Quotes

“The last refuge of intolerance is in not tolerating the intolerant ...”
“What is it about wearing a tuxedo or that little black dress, that makes us feel confident, beautiful, splendid, even invincible? We put on formal wear and suddenly we become extraordinary. On the days when you feel low and invisible, why not try this on for size: imagine you are wearing a fantastic tailored tuxedo or a stunning formal gown. And then proceed with your day.”
“Belief compelled through fear is not belief, it is blind and forced obedience.”

Source : Carlton Pearson (2010). “God Is Not a Christian, Nor a Jew, Muslim, Hindu...: God Dwells with Us, in Us, Around Us, as Us”, p.32, Simon and Schuster
“Apocalypses don't happen very often. They tend to be separated by tens or even hundreds of millions of years.”
“I am joining the people's football club. The majority of people you meet on the street are Everton fans”
“I was very, very shocked about Cooperstown. I thought my chances were fairly good, but I tried to stay low key about it, not too high and not too low. That was the way I played, too.”
“How do we know that God has elected us before the creation of the world? By believing in Jesus Christ.”
“You are the sunshine of my life, you take the clouds away and make me a rainbow every day. You're in my heart where you'll forever stay. I love you, sweetheart.”

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