“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.”
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Fromm, E. (n.d.). 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. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/8342-mans-main-task-in-life-is-to-give/
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Fromm, Erich. “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.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/8342-mans-main-task-in-life-is-to-give/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Fromm, Erich. “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.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/8342-mans-main-task-in-life-is-to-give/.