"Si une personne n'aime qu'une autre personne et est indifférente au reste de ses semblables, son amour n'est pas de l'amour mais un attachement symbiotique ou un égocentrisme élargi"
— Erich Fromm
Simplified Meaning:
When one person loves just one other person but doesn't care at all about anyone else, it's not true love; it's more like a selfish attachment. Think of a person who says they deeply love their partner but treats everyone else badly. This isn't real love because love should make you kinder and more compassionate toward others too. For example, in history, some leaders showed great devotion to their families but were cruel and indifferent to their people. That wasn't true love because real love extends beyond just one person. To apply this in life, if you truly love someone, your compassion and kindness should spread to others as well. This way, love isn't just about what you get out of the relationship, but how it helps you grow as a person and positively affect those around you.
