Achievement Quote by Eric Hoffer
“To be aware how fruitful the playful mood can be is to be immune to the propaganda of the alienated, which extols resentment as a fuel of achievement.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The True Believer, 1951
Playful creativity shields us from alienating propaganda that fuels resentment.
In simple terms: Playfulness resists manipulative narratives.
Cultivate a playful mindset.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- media literacy
- team building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor undermine extremist rhetoric?
- What practices nurture playful thinking?
Play can be dismissed as frivolous.