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There is only one reality: the act of feeling ourselves in the process of making choices.

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
Making
Process
Inspirational
Feelings
Reality
Feeling
Choices

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