Quote by Eric Hoffer

Crude absurdities, trivial nonsense, and sublime truths are equally potent in readying people for self-sacrifice if they are accepted as the sole, eternal truth

Crude absurdities, trivial nonsense, and sublime truths are

Summary

This quote highlights the power of belief and its influence on people's readiness to make sacrifices. It suggests that whether concepts are crude, trivial, or sublime, they can all serve as powerful motivators for individuals if they are wholeheartedly accepted as the ultimate and unchanging truth. In other words, people can be driven to sacrifice themselves when they firmly believe in an idea, regardless of its nature or how rational it may seem to others. This quote highlights the subjective nature of belief and its ability to shape human actions and decisions.

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Truth Self Sacrifice

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