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“Perfection is impersonal. Our personality is the part of us which belongs to error and sin. The whole effort of the mystic has always been to become such that there is no part left in his soul to say ‘I’. But the part of the soul which says ‘We’ is infinitely more dangerous still.”

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Book:Letter to a Priest
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Letter to a Priest

This book is a compilation of letters exchanged between a person and a priest, delving into profound discussions on religious beliefs, spiritual growth, and introspection. more

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Simone Weil
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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