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Craving, not having, is the mother of a reckless giving of oneself.

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
Reckless
Craving
Motherhood
Oneself
Literature
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Giving

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