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I only wish to be the fountain of love from which you drink, every drop promising eternal passion.

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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
Drink
Passion
Wish
Every
Love
Promising
Fountain
Drop
Eternal

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