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Mother's love always peace as it not to be acquired nor deserved.

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
Deserved
Acquired
Peace
Mother
Always
Love

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