Quote by Eric Hoffer

We all have private ails. The troublemakers are they who need public cures for their private ails.

We all have private ails. The troublemakers are they who nee

Summary

This quote suggests that everyone experiences personal problems or difficulties in their lives. However, those who constantly create trouble or chaos in the public sphere are often the ones seeking external solutions for their individual struggles. It implies that some individuals might bring their private issues into public life, seeking attention or remedies that could go beyond addressing their personal concerns. The quote highlights the idea that some people's disruptive behavior may stem from the need for public validation or external resolutions to their private ailments.

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By Eric Hoffer

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