“Modern war appears as a struggle led by all the State apparatuses and their general staffs against all men old enough to bear arms.”
Quote by Simone Weil
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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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