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It is the malady of our age that the young are so busy teaching us that they have no time left to learn.
Eric Hoffer
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It is the malady of our age that the young are so busy teaching us that they have no time left to learn. — Eric Hoffer

About Eric Hoffer

Eric Hoffer was a Writer from United States (1902–1983).

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This quote is attributed to Eric Hoffer, a Writer from United States.
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Eric Hoffer lived from 1902 – 1983.
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