Brilliant Quote by Erich Fromm
“I think, to be specific, we got off the track when we concentrated more and more on production of things. Thereby, we created a split between intellect and emotion, because, in order to produce a modern technique, you have to use intellect, and we have created men who are very brilliant, who are very clever, but our emotional life has become impoverished.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm, 1956
Overemphasis on rational production creates a divide, leaving emotional life impoverished.
In simple terms: Intellect dominates, emotion suffers.
Key Takeaway
Restore emotional richness.
Themes
technology
emotion
modernity
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- education
- creative industries
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
humanism
psychology
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate feeling into work?
- What practices nurture emotional health?
A Different Perspective
Intellect alone cannot solve emotional deficits.
