"The burning conviction that we have a holy……" — Eric Hoffer

"The burning conviction that we have a holy duty towards others is often a way of attaching our drowning selves to a passing raft. What looks like a giving hand is often a holding on for dear life. Take away our holy duties and you leave our lives puny and meaningless. There is no doubt that in exchanging a self-centered for a selfless life we gain enormously in self-esteem. The vanity of the selfless, even those who practice utmost humility, is boundless."

Eric Hoffer

462 Quotes by Eric Hoffer

Eric Hoffer has 462 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

See all 462 quotes by Eric Hoffer »

More Attaching Quotes

This quote is filed under Attaching Quotes, one of 43 quotes in that category. Here are a few more:

See all 43 Attaching Quotes »