Quote by Eric Hoffer

To make of human affairs a coherent, precise, predictable whole one must ignore or suppress man as he really is. It is by eliminating man from their equation that the makers of history can predict the future, and the writers of history can give a pattern to the past.

To make of human affairs a coherent, precise, predictable wh

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to create a cohesive and predictable view of human affairs, it is necessary to disregard or hide the true nature of human beings. By removing individuals from the equation, historians and those who shape history can attempt to forecast future events and construct a meaningful narrative of the past. In essence, the quote implies that understanding human behavior and its complexities is often sacrificed in the pursuit of order and predictability in the study of history.

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By Eric Hoffer

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