We do not usually look for allies when we love. Indeed, we often look …

Eric Hoffer
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We do not usually look for allies when we love. Indeed, we often look on those who love with us as rivals and trespassers. But we always look for allies when we hate. ✨ Eric Hoffer (1980). The True Believer
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We do not usually look for allies when we love. Indeed, we often look on those who love with us as rivals and trespassers. But we always look for allies when we hate. ✨ Eric Hoffer (1980). The True Believer

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