Maxioms by Erich Fromm
The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning. Uncertainty is the very condition to impel man to unfold his read more
The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning. Uncertainty is the very condition to impel man to unfold his powers.
Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve
Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve
Love is union with somebody, or something, outside oneself, under the condition of retaining the separateness and integrity of one's read more
Love is union with somebody, or something, outside oneself, under the condition of retaining the separateness and integrity of one's own self.
Love means to commit oneself without guarantee, to give oneself completely in the hope that our love will produce love read more
Love means to commit oneself without guarantee, to give oneself completely in the hope that our love will produce love in the loved person. Love is an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.
Immature love says: ‘I love you because I need you.’ Mature love says ‘I need you because I love you.
Immature love says: ‘I love you because I need you.’ Mature love says ‘I need you because I love you.