Achieve Quote by Erich Fromm
“...in spite of the deep-seated craving for love, almost everything else is considered to be more important than love: success, prestige, money, power-almost all our energy is used for the learning of how to achieve these aims, and almost none to learn the art of loving. Could it be that only those things are considered worthy of being learned with which one can earn money or prestige, and that love, which "only" profits the soul, but is profitless in the modern sense, is a luxury we have no right to spend energy on?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Loving, 1956
Society prioritizes external achievements over love, treating love as a non‑productive luxury, which leads to neglect of learning how to love.
In simple terms: People value success over love, seeing love as unprofitable.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love as a vital skill.
Themes
love
success
values
energy
societal pressure
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- social media
- education
- family life
Key Concepts
humanism
psychology
masculinity
materialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we re‑value love in a success‑driven culture?
- What practices help integrate love into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Love can also be a source of personal fulfillment and societal benefit.
