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It is loneliness that makes the loudest noise. This is true of men as of dogs.

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
Noise
Loneliness
Sadness
Dog
Makes
Loudest
True
Heartbroken
Heart
Sad
Men
Dogs

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