Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Erich Fromm

Quote by Erich Fromm

“Most people see the problem of love primarily as that of being loved, rather than that of loving, of one's capacity to love. Hence the problem to them is how to be loved, how to be lovable.”

Quote by Erich Fromm

Book:THE ART OF LOVING
Create image

Work

THE ART OF LOVING

This book explores the complexities of love, offering insights into its nature, dynamics, and importance in human life. It delves into the psychological and emotional aspects of love, providing readers with tools and strategies to cultivate healthy and fulfilling relationships. more

Author

Erich Fromm
Erich Fromm

Erich Fromm, born on March 23, 1900 in Germany and died on March 18, 1980, was a renowned psychologist. His research covered a wide range of fields including anthropology, philosophy, and religion, particularly known for his studies on human psychology and interpersonal relationships. more

You May Also Like

“The third error leading to the assumption that there is nothing to be learned about love lies in the confusion between the initial experience of ‘falling’ in love, and the permanent state of being in love, or as we might better say, of ‘standing’ in love.”

StatesMightLyingFallStandingThirdsErrorsFalling In LoveConfusionPermanentAssumptionInitialsBeing In LoveLove Lies
Book:The Art of Loving: The Centennial Edition
Create image

“In the dominant Western religious system, the love of God is essentially the same as the belief in God, in God’s existence, God’s justice, God’s love. The love of God is essentially a thought experience. In the Eastern religions and in mysticism, the love of God is an intense feeling experience of oneness, inseparably linked with the expression of this love in every act of living.”

FeelingsBeliefReligiousJusticeExistenceExpressionWesternIntenseOnenessGod LoveMysticismDominantLinkedEasternGod's LoveBelief In GodIntense Feelings
Book:THE ART OF LOVING
Create image

“We must never forget that we may also find meaning in life even when confronted with a hopeless situation, when facing a fate that cannot be changed. For what then matters is to bear witness to the uniquely human potential at its best, which is to transform a personal tragedy into a triumph, to turn one's predicament into a human achievement. When we are no longer able to change a situation-just think of an incurable disease such as inoperable cancer-we are challenged to change ourselves.”

ThinkingHumansMayMatterAbleTurnsForgetSituationFateChangedBearsDiseaseAchievementTragedyCancerWitnessTriumphHopelessNever ForgetFind MeSearch For MeaningHuman PotentialMeaning LifePredicamentsMans Search For MeaningIncurable DiseaseHopeless SituationsPersonal Tragedy
Book:Man's Search for Meaning: A Young Adult Edition
Create image

“I had wanted simply to convey to the reader by way of concrete example that life holds a potential meaning under any conditions, even the most miserable ones. And I thought that if the point were demonstrated in a situation as extreme as that in a concentration camp, my book might gain a hearing. I therefore felt responsible for writing down what I had gone through, for I thought it might be helpful to people who are prone to despair.”

PeopleIfsWayLifeWritingBookMightWantedFeltSituationGoneConditionsExampleReaderDespairGainsResponsibleExtremesHearingMiserableConcentrationHelpfulCampsConcreteConcentration Camp
Book:Man's Search For Meaning, Gift Edition
Create image