Quote by Erich Fromm, Man For Himself (Ne

Even if man's hunger and thirst and his sexual strivings are completely satisfied, 'he' is not satisfied. In contrast to the animal his most compelling problems are not solved then, they only begin. He strives for power or for love, or for destruction, he risks his life for religious, for political, for humanistic ideals, and these strivings are what constitutes and characterizes the peculiarity of human life.

Even if man's hunger and thirst and his sexual strivings are

Summary

This quote explains that unlike animals, humans are not merely driven by basic needs like hunger, thirst, and reproduction. Even if these needs are fully satisfied, humans still feel an inherent dissatisfaction. Humans seek things like power, love, and destruction, and go to great lengths to pursue religious, political, or humanistic ideals. These pursuits define the uniqueness and complexity of human life, setting us apart from other animals. The quote suggests that humans constantly strive for something greater than our basic needs, which is what makes our lives significant and noteworthy.

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By Erich Fromm, Man For Himself (Ne

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