Eric Hoffer Quotes

It is necessary to distinguish between the virtue and the vice of obedience.

There is none made so great, but he may both need the help and service, and stand in fear of the power and unkindness, even of the meanest of mortals.

I don't conquer, I submit.

Some, I verily believe, delight to be slave-men; it is a joy to them, and they would not change their condition; not only miserable village wretches, but men in good position, well-to-do sycophants.

Those who can, must obey.

I hate being helpless, and I hate having to ask people to do things for me.

Alone I'm nothing.

There's nothing like suffering to remind us how not in control we actually are, how little power we ultimately have, and how much we ultimately need God.

I feel extremely vulnerable.

Risk is trying to control something you are powerless over.

For years it never occurred to me to question the judgment of those in charge at the studio.

We submit to the majority because we have to. But we are not compelled to call our attitude of subjection a posture of respect.

I'm a shy person. I don't know if it's in my DNA to share with the world.

I'm insecure about things. I'm not afraid to say it, though. Even when my publicist is like, 'Go on the red carpet,' I don't wanna go.

Sooner or later we're all someone's dog.

I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool not afraid of rejection.

I don't see success as the goal. Obedience is the goal.

Often and often afterwards, the beloved Aunt would ask me why I had never told anyone how I was being treated. Children tell little more than animals, for what comes to them they accept as eternally established.

When you first are in front of the camera as a young person, you'd be surprised at all the insecurities you can get.

I don't mind how much my Ministers talk, so long as they do what I say.

It is so hard to believe because it is so hard to obey.

It takes a great deal of courage to follow another person's lead.

Most men, after a little freedom, have preferred authority with the consoling assurances and the economy of effort it brings.

Those who know the least obey the best.

I think I'm really powerful. They'll smash me, probably.