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In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future.

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
Life
Drastic
Learners
Inherit
Motivational
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Future
Change
Time

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