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The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

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
Discontent
Greatest
Energy
Comes
Done
Work
Weariness

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