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It is when power is wedded to chronic fear that it becomes formidable.

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
Fear
Power
Wedded
Chronic
Formidable
Terrorism
Becomes

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