In the nineteenth century the problem was that God is dead. In the twentieth century the problem is that man is dead. Erich Fromm centurydeadgod Change image and share on social
The task we must set for ourselves is not to feel secure, but to be able to tolerate insecurity. Erich Fromm feelinsecuritysecure Change image and share on social
As we ascend the social ladder, viciousness wears a thicker mask. Erich Fromm ascendladdermask Change image and share on social
Authority is not a quality one person 'has', in the sense that he has property or physical qualities. Authority refers to an interpersonal relation in which one person looks upon another as somebody superior to him. Erich Fromm authorityinterpersonalperson share on social
Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. Erich Fromm rich Change image and share on social
If I am what I have and if I lose what I have who then am I? Erich Fromm lose Change image and share on social
Just as modern mass production requires the standardization of commodities, so the social process requires standardization of man, and this standardization is called equality. Erich Fromm callcommodityequality Change image and share on social
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 bearbirthdesperate Change image and share on social
Just as love is an orientation which refers to all objects and is incompatible with the restriction to one object, so is reason a human faculty which must embrace the whole of the world with which man is confronted. Erich Fromm confrontembracefaculty share on social