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Greedhas no satiation point, since its consummation does not fill the inner emptiness, boredom, loneliness, and depression it is meant to overcome.

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Erich Fromm
Age: 79 †
Born: 1900
Born: March 23
Died: 1980
Died: March 18
Philosopher
Psychoanalyst
Psychologist
Sociologist
University Teacher
Writer
Frankfurt/Main
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Overcome
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Depression
Doe
Fill
Greed
Loneliness
Satiation
Overcoming
Consummation
Inner
Emptiness
Meant
Boredom

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