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When an individual is awake, almost all he does and says is inspired by the model of behavior that the society imposes,even without his being aware of it.

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
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Doe
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Without
Inspired
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Behavior
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Almost
Imposes
Society
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