In the nineteenth century the problem was that God is dead. In the twentieth century the problem is that man is dead.
Erich FrommAbout author
- Author's profession: Psychologist, Philosopher
- Nationality: american
- Born: March 23, 1900
- Died: March 18, 1980
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