Erich Fromm Has Been Quoted as Saying, "Even the Most

question 27

Essay

Erich Fromm has been quoted as saying, "Even the most sadistic and destructive man is human, as human as the saint." Your textbook describes two Hutu nuns, Sister Gertrude and Maria Kisito, who behaved in ways descriptive of Fromm's quote. Explain how.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Common stock represents ownership shares in a corporation, entitling holders to vote at shareholder meetings and receive dividends.

Dividends

Disbursements from a company to its owners, typically representing a share of the earnings.

Short-term Speculation

Financial transactions or investments made with the expectation of significant returns in a short period, often characterized by high risk.

Available-for-sale Debt Portfolio

Debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities, and can be sold in response to needs for liquidity or changes in interest rates.