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“Having lost religious faith and the humanistic values bound up with it, he [man] concentrated on technical and material values and lost the capacity for deep emotional experiences, for the joy and sadness that accompany them.” quote by Erich Fromm
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“Having lost religious faith and the humanistic values bound up with it, he [man] concentrated on technical and material values and lost the capacity for deep emotional experiences, for the joy and sadness that accompany them.”

Erich Fromm

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Loving, 1956

When faith and humanistic values are lost, focus on materialism erodes deep emotional capacity.

In simple terms: Losing faith leads to emotional emptiness.

Key Takeaway

Balance material goals with emotional depth.

Themes

materialism faith emotion

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • career focus
  • personal relationships
  • mental health

Key Concepts

existentialism humanism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can material success coexist with emotional richness?
  • How can one regain emotional depth?
A Different Perspective

May overlook positive aspects of material progress.

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