Development Quote by Erich Fromm
“While we teach knowledge, we are losing that teaching which is the most important one for human development: the teaching which can only be given by the simple presence of a mature, loving person.”
About This Quote
Source Book: To Have or To Be, Erich Fromm, 1976
True education comes from the loving presence of a mature person, not just knowledge transmission.
In simple terms: Learning needs caring mentors, not just facts.
Seek mentors who embody love and maturity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- teaching
- coaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities do you value in a mentor?
- How can you become that caring presence?
Finding such mentors can be difficult.