However much we guard ourselves against it, we tend to

Eric Hoffer Quote

However much we guard ourselves against it, we tend to shape ourselves in the image others have of us. It is not so much the example of others we imitate, as the reflection of ourselves in their eyes and the echo of ourselves in their words. - Eric Hoffer

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American social philosopher and writer

Born:25th July, 1902
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Starsign: Leo

Author Keywords: Writer, Philosopher, Social, American

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