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Quote About the Social Ladder and Viciousness by Erich Fromm

„As we ascend the social ladder, viciousness wears a thicker mask.“

Erich FrommA thought-provoking quote by Erich Fromm about social advancement, power, and the hidden viciousness of human beings.
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Erich Fromm was a German-American social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and philosopher known for his humanistic approach to psychology and society.

In this quote, Erich Fromm reflects on the connection between social advancement, power, and concealed viciousness.


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Inspirational Erich Fromm quote about the social ladder and viciousness

Erich Fromm (1900–1980) was a prominent social psychologist and psychoanalyst who explored the links between society, freedom, and human nature. His works center on themes of freedom, social psychology, and humanism.

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