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To love somebody is not just a strong feeling - it is a decision, it is a judgment, it is a promise.

Erich Fromm

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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
Feelings
Love
Judgment
Promise
Somebody
Decision
Feeling
Strong

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