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There is no doubt that in exchanging a self-centered for a selfless life we gain enormously in self-esteem. The vanity of the selfless, even those who practice utmost humility, is boundless.

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
Doubt
Centered
Practice
Boundless
Self
Vanity
Even
Gain
Life
Esteem
Exchanging
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Enormously
Gains
Utmost
Humility
Selfless

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