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The human passions transform man from a mere thing into a hero, into a being that in spite of tremendous handicaps tries to make sense of life.

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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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