WIST Quotations Has Moved!Oct 2, 2025

A quotation from Eric Hoffer

The pleasure we derive from doing favors is partly in the feeling it gives us that we are not altogether worthless. It is a pleasant surprise to ourselves.

Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) American writer, philosopher, longshoreman
Passionate State of Mind, Aphorism 113 (1955)

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WIST Quotations moves again!Nov 6, 2024

A quotation from Fuller, Thomas (1654):

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To keep up and improve Friendship, thou must be willing to receive a Kindness, as well as to do one.
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Full quote, sourcing, notes:
https://wist.info/fuller-thomas-1654/11919/

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