There is in most passions a shrinking away from ourselves. The passionate pursuer has all the earmarks of a fugitive. (Eric Hoffer)

There is in most passions a shrinking away from ourselves. The passionate pursuer has all the earmarks of a fugitive.

Eric Hoffer

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