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One of the marks of a truly vigorous society is the ability to dispense with passion as a midwife of action - the ability to pass directly from thought to action.
Eric Hoffer
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One of the marks of a truly vigorous society is the ability to dispense with passion as a midwife of action - the ability to pass directly from thought to action. — 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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