Imagination is always the fabric of social life and the dynamic of history. The influence of real needs and compulsions, of real interests and materials, is indirect because the crowd is never conscious of it. Simone Weil on history
The only hope of socialism resides in those who have already brought about in themselves, as far as is possible in the society of today, that union between manual and intellectual labor which characterizes the society we are aiming at. Simone Weil on hope
Imagination and fiction make up more than three quarters of our real life. Simone Weil on imagination
Imagination is always the fabric of social life and the dynamic of history. The influence of real needs and compulsions, of real interests and materials, is indirect because the crowd is never conscious of it. Simone Weil on imagination
The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell. Simone Weil on intelligence
The role of the intelligence - that part of us which affirms and denies and formulates opinions is merely to submit. Simone Weil on intelligence
Whatever debases the intelligence degrades the entire human being. Simone Weil on intelligence
Evil being the root of mystery, pain is the root of knowledge. Simone Weil on knowledge
Imagination and fiction make up more than three quarters of our real life. Simone Weil on life
I can, therefore I am. Simone Weil on motivational
Humility is attentive patience. Simone Weil on patience
To get power over is to defile. To possess is to defile. Simone Weil on power
Evil, when we are in its power, is not felt as evil, but as a necessity, even a duty. Simone Weil on power
In the intellectual order, the virtue of humility is nothing more nor less than the power of attention. Simone Weil on power
More than in any other performing arts the lack of respect for acting seems to spring from the fact that every layman considers himself a valid critic. Simone Weil on respect
A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless. Simone Weil on science
The only hope of socialism resides in those who have already brought about in themselves, as far as is possible in the society of today, that union between manual and intellectual labor which characterizes the society we are aiming at. Simone Weil on society
There is one, and only one, thing in modern society more hideous than crime namely, repressive justice. Simone Weil on society
The most important part of teaching is to teach what it is to know. Simone Weil on teacher
The only way into truth is through one's own annihilation through dwelling a long time in a state of extreme and total humiliation. Simone Weil on truth