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Simone Weil

Date of birth: 1909-02-03

Date of death: 1943-08-24

Quotes number: 79

Nationality: French

Profession: Philosopher

A doctrine serves no purpose in itself, but it is indispensable to have one if only to avoid being deceived by false doctrines.

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A hurtful act is the transference to others of the degradation which we bear in ourselves.

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A mind enclosed in language is in prison.

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A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless.

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A self-respecting nation is ready for anything, including war, except for a renunciation of its option to make war.

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A test of what is real is that it is hard and rough. Joys are found in it, not pleasure. What is pleasant belongs to dreams.

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All sins are attempts to fill voids.

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An atheist may be simply one whose faith and love are concentrated on the impersonal aspects of God.

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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.

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Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.

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