The dream of the news is that it makes us care about other people and situations. But we cannot identify with people to whom we haven't been introduced. Humans will only respond to art, to people who are skilled in making you care.
Alain de BottonThe challenge of modern relationships: how to prove more interesting than the other's smartphone.
Alain de BottonDo you love me enough that I may be weak with you? Everyone loves strength, but do you love me for my weakness? That is the real test.
Alain de BottonOnly by declaring a book completely finished can one start to see how much remains to be done on it.
Alain de Botton