“The only way into truth is through one's own annihilation; through dwelling a long time in a state of extreme and total humiliation.”
Quote by Simone Weil
Work
Selected Essays, 1934-1943: Historical, Political, and Moral Writings
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into historical events, political ideologies, and moral considerations from the years 1934 to 1943. The essays are likely to offer insights into the social and political climate of that era. 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
You May Also Like
Source: Gravity and Grace
“Petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than wheat.”
“Evil being the root of mystery, pain is the root of knowledge.”
Source: First and Last Notebooks: Supernatural Knowledge
Source: The Need for Roots: Prelude to a Declaration of Duties Towards Mankind
“Charity. To love human beings in so far as they are nothing. That is to love them as God does.”
Source: First and Last Notebooks: Supernatural Knowledge
“The highest ecstasy is the attention at its fullest.”
Source: The Notebooks of Simone Weil
Source: Selected Essays, 1934-1943: Historical, Political, and Moral Writings
Source: First and Last Notebooks: Supernatural Knowledge