The capacity to be puzzled is the premise of all creation, be it in art or in science. Erich Fromm artcapacitycreation Change image and share on social
Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve. Erich Fromm animalexistenceman Change image and share on social
There is only one meaning of life: the act of living itself. Erich Fromm actlifelive Change image and share on social
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 actawakecomparison share on social
There can be no real freedom without the freedom to fail. Erich Fromm failfreedomreal Change image and share on social
The danger of the past was that men became slaves. The danger of the future is that men may become robots. Erich Fromm dangerfutureman Change image and share on social
The mother-child relationship is paradoxical and, in a sense, tragic. It requires the most intense love on the mother's side, yet this very love must help the child grow away from the mother, and to become fully independent. Erich Fromm childfullygrow share on social
The psychic task which a person can and must set for himself is not to feel secure, but to be able to tolerate insecurity. Erich Fromm feelinsecurityperson Change image and share on social
Only the person who has faith in himself is able to be faithful to others. Erich Fromm faithfaithfulperson Change image and share on social
To die is poignantly bitter, but the idea of having to die without having lived is unbearable. Erich Fromm bitterdieidea Change image and share on social
