Intellectuals and Narcissism – Quote by Erich Fromm

„Intellectuals are hindered on the way to being, by their narcissism.“

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Erich Fromm was a German-American social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and philosopher known for his humanistic approach to psychology and society.

The quote addresses the influence of narcissism on the personal development of intellectuals.


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Erich Fromm quote about intellectuals and narcissism

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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