“There is no doubt that in exchanging a self-centered for a selfless life we gain enormously in self-esteem.”

—  Eric Hoffer, book The True Believer

Section 10
The True Believer (1951), Part One: The Appeal of Mass Movements
Context: There is no doubt that in exchanging a self-centered for a selfless life we gain enormously in self-esteem. The vanity of the selfless, even those who practice utmost humility, is boundless.

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