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Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve
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"Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve"

- Erich Fromm

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This quote by Erich Fromm recommends that human beings are the only types that understand their own death and the concept of death. This awareness of our own death produces an issue that we must solve. We should find a method to understand our existence and find significance in our lives. This is something that other animals do not need to stress over. We are the only species that need to face the concept of our own mortality and the implications of our presence.

Humans have actually developed various methods to manage this problem. We have actually produced faiths, approaches, and other belief systems to help us understand our lives and find meaning in our existence. We have actually also established numerous forms of art, literature, and music to express our thoughts and sensations about our lives.

This quote by Erich Fromm functions as a pointer that humans are distinct because we are the only types that must face the idea of our own mortality and the implications of our presence. We should discover a method to make sense of our lives and discover meaning in our presence. This is something that other animals do not need to fret about.

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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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