The poison of skepticism becomes, like alcoholism, tuberculosis, and some other diseases, much more virulent in a hitherto virgin soil. Simone Weil alcoholismdiseasehitherto Change image and share on social
There is one, and only one, thing in modern society more hideous than crime namely, repressive justice. Simone Weil crimehideousjustice Change image and share on social
A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless. Simone Weil bringgodnear Change image and share on social
There can be a true grandeur in any degree of submissiveness, because it springs from loyalty to the laws and to an oath, and not from baseness of soul. Simone Weil basenessdegreegrandeur Change image and share on social
To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul. Simone Weil humanimportantrecognize Change image and share on social
The role of the intelligence - that part of us which affirms and denies and formulates opinions is merely to submit. Simone Weil affirmdenyformulate Change image and share on social
The highest ecstasy is the attention at its fullest. Simone Weil attentionecstasyfull Change image and share on social
Every time that I think of the crucifixion of Christ, I commit the sin of envy. Simone Weil christcommitcrucifixion Change image and share on social
The future is made of the same stuff as the present. Simone Weil futuremakepresent Change image and share on social