Quote by Eric Hoffer

The chemistry of dissatisfaction is as the chemistry of some marvelously potent tar. In it are the building stones of explosives, stimulants, poisons, opiates, perfumes and stenches.

The chemistry of dissatisfaction is as the chemistry of some

Summary

This quote suggests that dissatisfaction carries within it a powerful force. Just as tar contains various elements that can be transformed into different substances, dissatisfaction contains the potential to create explosives, stimulants, poisons, opiates, perfumes, and stenches. This metaphor implies that people's dissatisfaction can lead to both destructive and transformative outcomes, depending on how it is channeled. It underscores the idea that dissatisfaction can be a catalyst for change, either for better or worse, depending on how individuals choose to utilize or succumb to it.

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By Eric Hoffer

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