Quote by Eric Hoffer

To the excessively fearful the chief characteristic of power is its arbitrariness. Man had to gain enormously in confidence before he could conceive an all-powerful God who obeys his own laws.


To the excessively fearful the chief characteristic of power

Summary

This quote suggests that those who are excessively fearful may view power as arbitrary or unpredictable. However, human confidence had to grow significantly before they could conceive the idea of a supremely powerful God who operates according to consistent laws. It implies that belief in a higher power requires a level of confidence and trust that allows for a coherent understanding of power and its operations.

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By Eric Hoffer
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