1941 Quote by Erich Fromm

The capacity to be puzzled is the premise of all creation, be it in art or in science.

— Erich Fromm

Only when man succeeds in developing his reason and love further than he has done so far, only when he can build a world…

— Erich Fromm

Freedom does not mean license.

— Erich Fromm

“It is hardly necessary to stress the fact that the ability to love as an act of giving depends on the character development of…

— Erich Fromm

The pace of science forces the pace of technique. Theoretical physics forces atomic energy on us; the successful production of the fission bomb forces…

— Erich Fromm

Exploitation and manipulation produce boredom and triviality; they cripple man, and all factors that make man into a psychic cripple turn him also into…

— Erich Fromm

Well-being is possible to the degree to which one has overcome one's narcissism; to the degree to which one is open, responsive, sensitive, awake,…

— Erich Fromm

“The wealth of data to be found in social and political life. The belief that people do not want to make sacrifices is notoriously…

— Erich Fromm

By equality, one once understood equality in the very same sense in which the Bible speaks of equality: that we are all equal, inasmuch…

— Erich Fromm

“Human beings had two basic orientations: HAVING and BEING HAVING: seeks to acquire, posses things even people BEING: focuses on the experience; exchanging, engaging,…

— Erich Fromm

“Most people are not even aware of their need to conform. They live under the illusion that they follow their own ideas and inclinations,…

— Erich Fromm

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