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I need you because I love you.

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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
Romantic
Need
Needs
Love
Immaturity
Matured
Immature
Mature
Disappointment

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