Quote by Eric Hoffer

The savior who wants to turn men into angels is as much a hater of human nature as the totalitarian despot who wants to turn them into puppets.


The savior who wants to turn men into angels is as much a ha

Summary

This quote suggests that both the person who aims to transform individuals into perfect beings and the ruler who seeks to control them completely share a disdain for human nature. It highlights the fact that both of these extreme approaches deny the essential truth of human diversity and individuality. By emphasizing the negative qualities of these contrasting figures, the quote warns against falling into either extreme, promoting the importance of valuing and accepting human nature as it is.

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Tyranny
By Eric Hoffer
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