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
As soon as men know that they can kill without fear of punishment or blame, they kill; or at least they encourage killers with approving smiles. Simone Weil approveblameencourage Change image and share on social
In the Church, considered as a social organism, the mysteries inevitably degenerate into beliefs. Simone Weil beliefchurchconsider 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
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
Nothing is less instructive than a machine. Simone Weil instructivemachine Change image and share on social
To be a hero or a heroine, one must give an order to oneself. Simone Weil giveheroheroine Change image and share on social
Beauty always promises, but never gives anything. Simone Weil beautypromise Change image and share on social
