An edition of The passionate state of mind, and other aphorisms
(1955)
The passionate state of mind, and other aphorisms.
[1st ed.]
by Eric Hoffer
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Mainly concerned with the emotions, their origins, their results in action, and their ethical implications.
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Aphorisms and apothegms, Human Nature, Psychology, Religion, Zealotry, QuotationsPeople
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The Passionate State of Mind: And Other Aphorisms
June 6, 2006, Hopewell Publications
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The Passionate State of Mind: And Other Aphorisms
June 1998, Buccaneer Books
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in English
1568490321 9781568490328
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A series of Hoffer's epigrams and observations. The book proffers his take on why we do what we do, the consequences thereof and man's behavior, that we refer to simply as human nature. For example, and I'll paraphrase, but this is close: in a given situation, we will always use what frightens us to frighten others. Also, much of this work addresses Hoffer's opinions of and his psychological analysis of "True Believers," the religious zealots who are so steeped in their beliefs that they seem to forego real life. The book is aptly titled.
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