Fromm suggests that true love requires a profound trust and unwavering commitment. It means taking a risk and believing in something beyond certainty, implying that those who are hesitant or mistrustful will struggle to experience deep, meaningful, and enduring love.
Quote by Erich Fromm: “Love is an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.”
Love is an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.
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Historical Context
Published in the mid-20th century, Fromm's work explored the psychological dimensions of love and human relationships in a rapidly modernizing world, critiquing consumerism's impact on personal connection.
About the Author
German-American psychoanalyst and humanist philosopher whose 1956 work The Art of Loving argued that love is a skill requiring knowledge, effort, and discipline, not simply a feeling that happens to people. His work blended psychoanalysis with social criticism and existentialist philosophy.
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