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Jewish legend says that the world rests on 36 just men: only thirty six, but their moral strength is immense.

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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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Six
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Men
Legends
World
Immense
Jewish

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