“Our sense of power is more vivid when we break a man's spirit than whe...” — Eric Hoffer Quote

“Our sense of power is more vivid when we break a man's spirit than when we win his heart.”

“We are told that talent creates its own opportunities. But it sometimes seems that intense desire creates not only its own opportunities, but its own talents.”

“There is in most passions a shrinking away from ourselves. The passionate pursuer has all the earmarks of a fugitive.”

“Whatever my aims and agendas were, I never asked for power.”

“There is no force so powerful as an idea whose time has come.”

“I think people really underestimate the power of just wanting to do it, and hard work, and competitive spirit, and preparation.”