Quote by Eric Hoffer

Man staggers through life yapped at by his reason, pulled and shoved by his appetites, whispered to by fears, beckoned by hopes. Small wonder that what he craves most is self-forgetting.

Man staggers through life yapped at by his reason, pulled an

Summary

This quote portrays the human struggle through life, where one is constantly bombarded by the conflicting forces of reason, desire, fear, and hope. The reference to man "staggering" suggests his difficulty in finding balance and direction amidst these inner conflicts. Ultimately, the quote suggests that amidst this chaos, humans yearn for moments of self-forgetting, moments where they can escape their mental and emotional burdens and find solace and peace.

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By Eric Hoffer

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