We are like horses who hurt themselves as soon as they pull on their bits - and we bow our heads. We even lose consciousness of the situation, we just submit. Any re-awakening of thought is then painful.
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Simone Weil
These are some quotes by French author Simone Weil Philosopher, who lived between February 3, 1909 and August 24, 1943.
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