Full Idea
It is by caring about things that we infuse the world with importance.
Gist of Idea
It is by caring about things that we infuse the world with importance
Source
Harry G. Frankfurt (The Reasons of Love [2005], 1.10)
Book Reference
Frankfurt,Harry G.: 'The Reasons of Love' [Princeton 2006], p.23
A Reaction
This book is a lovely attempt at getting to the heart of where values come from. 'Football isn't a matter of life and death; it's more important than that' - Bill Shankly (manager of Liverpool). Frankfurt is right.