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The real persuaders are our appetites, our fears and above all our vanity. The skillful propagandist stirs and coaches these internal persuaders.

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
Fears
Propagandist
Coaches
Stirs
Vanity
Appetites
Fear
Skillful
Real
Persuasion
Internals
Internal
Appetite

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