Quote by Eric Hoffer, Thoughts on the Nat
The less justified a man is in claiming excellence for his own self, the more ready he is to claim all excellence for his nation, his religion, his race or his holy cause... A man is likely to mind his own business when it is worth minding; when it is not, he takes his mind off his own meaningless affairs by minding other people's business.
Summary
This quote suggests that individuals who lack personal accomplishments or superiority tend to compensate by associating themselves strongly with larger groups or causes, such as nationality, religion, race, or a sacred mission. It further highlights that people tend to focus or get involved in other people's affairs when their own concerns may not hold much significance. The quote implies that some individuals use external matters to distract themselves from their own lack of purpose or significance.
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