Once We Love, We Are Vulnerable…

February 8, 2007 in Uncategorized,x with 4 Comments

Those who love one another, or acquire strong attachments to persons and to forms of life, at the same time become liable to ruin: their love makes them hostages to misfortune and the injustice of others. Friends and lovers take great chances to help each other; and members of families willingly do the same. Once we love we are vulnerable.

– John Rawls, A Theory of Justice

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4 Responses to “Once We Love, We Are Vulnerable…”

  1. David Alexander February 9, 2007 at 8:20 am #

    That’s a great phrase… “Love makes us hostage to the misfortune and the injustice of others.”

  2. lindsey February 13, 2007 at 12:21 pm #

    it’s also discouraging…thanks.

  3. lindsey February 13, 2007 at 12:35 pm #

    i say this because it reminds me of the story you told me about last summer when david went to camp. [if you don't remember ask me next time i see you]

    and also…i think i like you best as a greenie.

  4. nikki June 6, 2008 at 9:14 pm #

    i love john rawls and love this quote. i actually got “once we love we are vulnerable” tattooed on me in italian.

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