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Erich Fromm Quotes: The lust for power is not rooted in strength but in weakness.
         

The lust for power is not rooted in strength but in weakness.


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This page presents the quote "The lust for power is not rooted in strength but in weakness.". Author of this quote is Erich Fromm. This quote is about strength, power, rooted, weakness, lust,.