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The affirmation of one's own life, happiness, growth and freedom, is rooted in one's capacity to love.

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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
Rooted
Capacity
Growth
Happiness
Freedom
Love
Life
Affirmation

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