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The true believer, no matter how rowdy and violent his acts, is basically an obedient and submissive person.

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
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Basically
Violent
True
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