Force is as pitiless to the man who possesses it, or thinks he does, as it is to its victims; the second it crushes, the first it intoxicates. The truth is, nobody really possesses it. Simone Weil crushforceintoxicate Change image and share on social
The only way into truth is through one's own annihilation; through dwelling a long time in a state of extreme and total humiliation. Simone Weil annihilationdwellextreme Change image and share on social
More than in any other performing arts the lack of respect for acting seems to spring from the fact that every layman considers himself a valid critic. Simone Weil actartconsider Change image and share on social
The only hope of socialism resides in those who have already brought about in themselves, as far as is possible in the society of today, that union between manual and intellectual labor which characterizes the society we are aiming at. Simone Weil aimbringcharacterize share on social
We must prefer real hell to an imaginary paradise. Simone Weil hellimaginaryparadise Change image and share on social
Evil, when we are in its power, is not felt as evil, but as a necessity, even a duty. Simone Weil dutyevilfelt Change image and share on social
Who were the fools who spread the story that brute force cannot kill ideas? Nothing is easier. And once they are dead they are no more than corpses. Simone Weil brutecorpsedead Change image and share on social
One cannot imagine St. Francis of Assisi talking about rights. Simone Weil assisifrancisimagine Change image and share on social
A mind enclosed in language is in prison. Simone Weil encloselanguagemind Change image and share on social
For when two beings who are not friends are near each other there is no meeting, and when friends are far apart there is no separation. Simone Weil beingfriendmeet Change image and share on social
