Man's Main Task....

"Man's main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is. The most important product of his effort is his own personality."
Erich Fromm

In Yourself

As long as anyone believes that his ideal and purpose is outside him, that it is above the clouds, in the past or in the future, he will go outside himself and seek fulfillment where it cannot be found. He will look for solutions and answers at every point except where they can be found - in himself.
Erich Fromm

Mother's Love

"Mother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved."

Erich Fromm

Conditions for Creativity

Conditions for creativity are to be puzzled; to concentrate; to accept conflict and tension; to be born everyday; to feel a sense of self.
Erich Fromm

Creativity

Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.
Erich Fromm

Immature love...

"Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says 'I need you because I love you.'"
Erich Fromm