When once a certain class of people has been placed by the temporal and spiritual authorities outside the ranks of those whose life has value, then nothing comes more naturally to men than murder. Simone Weil authorityclasslife Change image and share on social
To set up as a standard of public morality a notion which can neither be defined nor conceived is to open the door to every kind of tyranny. Simone Weil conceivedefinedoor 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
To want friendship is a great fault. Friendship ought to be a gratuitous joy, like the joys afforded by art or life. Simone Weil affordartfault Change image and share on social
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
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
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
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
