Selfish persons are incapable of loving others, but they are not capable of loving themselves either.
Erich FrommI believe indeed that to rescue the humanist tradition of the last decades is of the utmost importance, and that Victor Serge is one of the outstanding personalities representing the socialist aspect of humanism.
Erich FrommTo love somebody is not just a strong feeling - it is a decision, it is a judgment, it is a promise.
Erich FrommClose your eyes, let your spirit start to soar, and you'll live as you've never lived before.
Erich FrommAnother nation is made out to be utterly depraved and fiendish, while one's own nation stands for everything that is good and noble. Every action of the enemy is judged by one standard - every action of oneself by another. Even good deeds by the enemy are considered a sign of particular devilishness, meant to deceive us and the world, while our bad deeds are necessary and justified by our noble goals, which they serve.
Erich Fromm