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People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them.

Eric Hoffer

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Eric Hoffer
Age: 84 †
Born: 1898
Born: July 25
Died: 1983
Died: May 21
Philosopher
Psychologist
Writer
New York City
New York
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Sabotage
Hand
Feeds
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Bites
People
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Kicks
Gratitude
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