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“The joy of learning is as indispensable in study as breathing is in running. Where it is lacking there are no real students, but only poor caricatures of apprentices who, at the end of their apprenticeship, will not even have a trade.”

Quote by Simone Weil

Work

Waiting on God (Routledge Revivals)

This book delves into the profound questions of faith, doubt, and the human search for meaning. It explores the concept of waiting for divine intervention and the impact it has on the individual's life and worldview. more

Author

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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