Connectedness Quote by Allan Bloom
“The old view was that delicacy of language was part of the nature, the sacred nature, of eros and that to speak about it in any other way would be to misunderstand it. What has disappeared is the risk and the hope of human connectedness embedded in eros. Ours is a language that reduces the longing for an other to the need for individual, private satisfaction and safety.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Closing of the American Mind, Allan Bloom, 1987
He argues modern language treats love as self‑interest, losing the risk and hope of true connection.
In simple terms: Modern discourse reduces love to selfish desire.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper, self‑less connections.
Themes
love
language
philosophy
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- artistic expression
- intimate dialogue
Key Concepts
eros
human connection
risk andhope
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape our view of love?
- Can risk be reintroduced into modern discourse?
A Different Perspective
Some may view love as inherently personal, not universal.
