Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve.

quote by Erich Fromm
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

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

quote by Erich Fromm
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

Man's main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is.

quote by Erich Fromm
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

Most people die before they are fully born. Creativeness means to be born before one dies.

quote by Erich Fromm
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

There is no meaning to life except the meaning man gives his life by unfolding of his powers.

quote by Erich Fromm
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

To die is poignantly bitter, but the idea of having to die without having lived is unbearable.

quote by Erich Fromm
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

To die is poignantly bitter, but the idea of having to die without having lived is unbearable.

quote by Erich Fromm
Added by Veronica Serbanoiu
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

The task we must set for ourselves is not to feel secure, but to be able to tolerate insecurity.

quote by Erich Fromm
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

There is no meaning to life except the meaning man gives his life by the unfolding of his powers.

quote by Erich Fromm
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

There is no meaning to life except the meaning man gives to his life by the unfolding of his powers.

quote by Erich Fromm
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!