Between the Devil and the Dragon: The Best Essays and Aphorisms of Eric HofferEssays and aphorisms of America's longshoreman philosopher, including "The true believer, " and selections from his diaries. |
Contents
The Unnaturalness of Human Nature | 21 |
Cave Paintings | 33 |
The Playful Mood | 39 |
Copyright | |
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