Quote by Eric Hoffer

Social improvement is attained more readily by a concern with the quality of results than with the purity of motives.

Social improvement is attained more readily by a concern wit

Summary

This quote suggests that focusing on the quality of outcomes or results is more important than striving for perfect or pure intentions when it comes to achieving social improvement. In other words, the author argues that caring about the actual positive impact that an action or decision has on society is more effective than solely focusing on the intentions behind it. This quote implies that in order to bring about meaningful change in society, it is essential to prioritize tangible and measurable results over the virtuousness of the motives driving those actions.

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By Eric Hoffer

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