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We feel free when we escape - even if it be but from the frying pan to the fire.

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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
Escape
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Literature
Freedom
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Frying

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