Evil being the root of mystery, pain is the root of knowledge. – Simone Weil
The role of the intelligence – that part of us which affirms and denies and formulates opinions is merely to submit. – Simone Weil

Evil being the root of mystery, pain is the root of knowledge. – Simone Weil
The role of the intelligence – that part of us which affirms and denies and formulates opinions is merely to submit. – Simone Weil
If Germany, thanks to Hitler and his successors, were to enslave the European nations and destroy most of the treasures of their past, future historians would certainly pronounce that she had civilized Europe. – Simone Weil
The mysteries of faith are degraded if they are made into an object of affirmation and negation, when in reality they should be an object of contemplation. – Simone Weil