Column #2: The Wisdom Drop - dr. Jamie van der Klaauw on the aphorisms by self-taught dockworker-philosopher Eric Hoffer

"No man ever steps in the same river twice" is a famous aphorism by the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Aphorisms, inspirational quotes and mottos often contain a certain truth that is universally understood. But why are they so popular? Dr. Jamie van der Klaauw about the self-taught dockworker-philosopher Eric Hoffer and his book of aphorisms.

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