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“It is not actual suffering but the taste of better things which excites people to revolt.” quote by Eric Hoffer
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“It is not actual suffering but the taste of better things which excites people to revolt.”

Eric Hoffer

About This Quote

Source Book: The True Believer, 1951

People are driven to revolt not by current suffering but by longing for a better future.

In simple terms: Desire for better things fuels rebellion.

Key Takeaway

Recognize yearning as a catalyst for change.

Themes

revolution desire hope

Mood

reflective determined

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social movements
  • personal activism
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

psychology political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What better future are you yearning for?
  • How does longing shape your actions?
A Different Perspective

Desire may be idealized, ignoring present hardships.

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