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It is the around-the-corner brand of hope that prompts people to action, while the distant hope acts as an opiate
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"It is the around-the-corner brand of hope that prompts people to action, while the distant hope acts as an opiate"

- Eric Hoffer

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This quote by Eric Hoffer speaks to the power of hope and how it can encourage people to do something about it. Hoffer recommends that hope that is close and tangible is more likely to motivate individuals to act, while hope that is distant and abstract can have a numbing impact. He indicates that when hope is close and tangible, it can be an effective motivator, while when it is far-off and abstract, it can be a source of comfort and solace, however not always a source of action. Hoffer's quote speaks with the value of having hope that is close and concrete, as it can be an effective source of inspiration and action. It is this kind of hope that can help people to get rid of challenges and achieve their goals.

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Eric Hoffer This quote is written / told by Eric Hoffer between July 25, 1902 and May 21, 1983. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 85 other quotes.

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