“Affliction hardens and discourages us because, like a red hot iron, it stamps the soul to its very depths with the scorn, the disgust, and even the self-hatred and sense of guilt that crime logically should produce but actually does not.”
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 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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