For me the present is merged in eternity. I may not sacrifice the latter for the present.
Mahatma GandhiRead
It has long been known to me that certain objects want you as much as you want them. These are the ones that become important, the objects that you hold dear. The others fade from your life entirely. You wanted them, but they did not want you in return.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the reciprocal nature of desire and attachment towards objects or relationships.
Sheila Heti suggests that the significance of objects in our lives is often determined by a mutual desire. When something holds importance to us, it's usually because it reciprocates our affection and attention; in contrast, those that do not share this connection tend to be forgotten or fade away.
Themes
DesireAttachmentObjectsImportanceRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about materialism at a philosophy class.
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