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Politics and religious leaders [are hindered] by their egotism.

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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
Hindered
Egotism
Leaders
Leader
Politics
Religious

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