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The most beautiful as well as the most ugly inclinations of man are not part of a fixed biologically given human nature,
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"The most beautiful as well as the most ugly inclinations of man are not part of a fixed biologically given human nature, but result from the social process which creates man"

- Erich Fromm

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This quote by Erich Fromm suggests that human nature is not predetermined, however rather is shaped by the social process. Fromm is recommending that the dispositions of people, both stunning and ugly, are not natural, but rather are an outcome of the environment and experiences that form us. He is suggesting that our environment and experiences can have a profound impact on our behavior and our outlook on life. Fromm is recommending that our environment can form us in both positive and unfavorable methods, which it is important to be knowledgeable about this. He is also suggesting that we ought to be mindful of the environment we produce for ourselves and for others, as it can have a lasting effect on our lives. Fromm's quote is a suggestion that we are not predetermined by our biology, however rather that our environment and experiences can form us in extensive methods.

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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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