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Erich Fromm Quotes

Biography: Erich Fromm is known for his work as a social psychologist, psychoanal... more Biography: Erich Fromm is known for his work as a social psychologist, psychoanalyst, sociologist, and humanistic philosopher. Born in 1900 in Germany, Fromm explored the connections between psychology and society. His notable works include "Escape from Freedom" and "The Art of Loving," which examined human behavior and the importance of love and freedom in personal development. less
"One cannot be deeply responsive to the world without being saddened very often"
Tags: Understanding, Empathy, Compassion, Awareness, Human connection
"Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says: 'I need you because I love you.'"
Tags: Love, Relationships, Commitment, Selflessness, Affection
"An illusion shared by everyone becomes a reality"
Tags: Philosophy, Perception, Psychology, Reality, Illusion
"The entire life of man is a struggle in the dark"
Tags: Philosophy, Life, Existentialism, Metaphor, Challenge
"The task we must set for ourselves is not to feel secure, but to be able to tolerate insecurity."
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Inner strength, Acceptance
"There can be no real freedom without the freedom to fail."
Tags: Personal growth, Success, Resilience, Perseverance, Freedom
"Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much."
Tags: Kindness, Selflessness, Wealth, Altruism, Generosity
"If I am what I have and if I lose what I have who then am I?"
Tags: Personal growth, Philosophy, Self-discovery, Identity, Introspection
"The capacity to be puzzled is the premise of all creation, be it in art or in science"
Tags: Inspiration, Creativity, Innovation, Art, Imagination
"Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction "
Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Psychology, Materialism, Greed
"The danger of the past was that men became slaves. The danger of the future is that man may become robots "
Tags: Philosophy, Individuality, Freedom, Humanity, Future
"Only the person who has faith in himself is able to be faithful to others "
Tags: Personal growth, Relationships, Inner strength, Integrity, Trust
"In love the paradox occurs that two beings become one and yet remain two "
Tags: Love, Individuality, Connection, Unity, Paradox
"Who will tell whether one happy moment of love or the joy of breathing or walking on a bright morning and smelling the fresh air, is not worth all the suffering and effort which life implies "
Tags: Mindfulness, Love, Life, Happiness, Joy
"The more man alienates himself from the world around him, the more he alienates himself also from his own inner world"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Self-discovery, Human nature, Psychology
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