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Mans biological weakness is the condition of human culture
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"Man's biological weakness is the condition of human culture"

- Erich Fromm

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Erich Fromm's quote recommends that human culture is a result of our biological weak points. He implies that our physical restrictions, such as our inability to fly or breathe undersea, have led us to develop culture as a method to make up for our weak points. Fromm recommends that culture is a way for us to endure and prosper in our environment, in spite of our physical restrictions. He also implies that culture is a way for us to reveal our creativity and uniqueness, as well as to develop a sense of community and belonging. Fromm's quote suggests that culture is a way for us to transcend our biological weak points and to produce a much better world for ourselves. By understanding our biological weak points, we can use culture to produce a much better future for ourselves and for future generations.

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Erich Fromm This quote is written / told by Erich Fromm between March 23, 1900 and March 18, 1980. He was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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