We lie the loudest when we lie to ourselves.
- Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American author, philosopher and longshoreman
Photograph of Eric Hoffer by George Knight, 1964. Courtesy Book Arts & Special Collections,
The Longshoreman Philosopher by Tom Bethell - The Hoover Digest
...Often known as the longshoreman philosopher, Hoffer worked on the San Francisco waterfront and gained national prominence with his first book, The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements, published in 1951. It was praised by public figures ranging from Arthur Schlesinger Jr. to Bertrand Russell. Following the events of September 11, some commentators have pointed out that Hoffer’s analysis of “the true believer,” although written with the followers of Hitler and Stalin in mind, was also applicable to Islamic fundamentalists. The book has since been reprinted. After The True Believer, Hoffer published eight more books. He died in May 1983. ...
Here are some of the winners of the Eric Hoffer Award
The Eric Hoffer Award (formerly the Writers' Notes Award) for short prose and books was established at the start of the 21st century as a means of opening a door to writing of significant merit. It honors the memory of the great American philosopher Eric Hoffer by highlighting salient writing. The winning stories and essays are awarded prizes and published annually in the anthology, Best New Writing, along with the results of the book awards. ...
Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient ERIC HOFFER
Awarded by President Ronald Reagan
February 23, 1983
"Mr. Hoffer's spirit, self-reliance and great accomplishments remind us all that the United States remains a land where each of us is free to achieve the best that lies within us."
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