Man's main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is. The most important product of his effort is his own personality. (Man for Himself)
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Erich Fromm quoteWhy should society feel responsible only for the education of children, and not for the education of all adults of every age?
Erich Fromm quote There can be no real freedom without the freedom to fail.
Erich Fromm quote There is no meaning to life except the meaning man gives his life by the unfolding of his powers.
Erich Fromm quote To hope means to be ready at every moment for that which is not yet born, and yet not become desperate if there is no birth in our lifetime.
Erich Fromm quote We all dream; we do not understand our dreams, yet we act as if nothing strange goes on in our sleep minds, strange at least by comparison with the logical, purposeful doings of our minds when we are awake.
Erich Fromm quote What most people in our culture mean by being lovable is essentially a mixture between being popular and having sex appeal.
Erich Fromm quote The capacity to be puzzled is the premise of all creation, be it in art or in science.
Erich Fromm quote Biography
American philosopher, 1900-80
