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.”
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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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