In the intellectual order, the virtue of humility is nothing more nor less than the power of attention. Simone Weil attentionhumilityintellectual Change image and share on social
In struggling against anguish one never produces serenity; the struggle against anguish only produces new forms of anguish. Simone Weil anguishformproduce Change image and share on social
The contemporary form of true greatness lies in a civilization founded on the spirituality of work. Simone Weil civilizationcontemporaryform Change image and share on social
A self-respecting nation is ready for anything, including war, except for a renunciation of its option to make war. Simone Weil includemakenation Change image and share on social
Humanism was not wrong in thinking that truth, beauty, liberty, and equality are of infinite value, but in thinking that man can get them for himself without grace. Simone Weil beautyequalitygrace Change image and share on social
Charity. To love human beings in so far as they are nothing. That is to love them as God does. Simone Weil beingcharitygod Change image and share on social
Evil being the root of mystery, pain is the root of knowledge. Simone Weil evilknowledgemystery Change image and share on social
It is only the impossible that is possible for God. He has given over the possible to the mechanics of matter and the autonomy of his creatures. Simone Weil autonomycreaturegod Change image and share on social
Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached. Simone Weil attachmentattaindetach Change image and share on social
There is no detachment where there is no pain. And there is no pain endured without hatred or lying unless detachment is present too. Simone Weil detachmentendurehatred Change image and share on social