“Art is the symbol of the two noblest human efforts: to construct and to refrain from destruction.”
Quote by Simone Weil
Work
First and Last Notebooks: Supernatural Knowledge
This book compiles a series of notebooks that delve into the realm of the supernatural and esoteric, offering insights into unexplained phenomena and mystical concepts. more
Author
Simone Weil
Simone Weil was a French philosopher, social activist, and writer. Born on February 3, 1909, and died on August 24, 1943, Weil is known for her profound philosophical thinking and her passionate commitment to social justice. Her works have had a significant impact on later philosophers and social thinkers. more
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