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Evil, when we are in its power, is not felt as evil, but as a nece

Evil, when we are in its power, is not felt as evil, but as a necessity, even a duty. – Simone Weil

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A self-respecting nation is ready for anything, including war, except for a renunciation of its option to make war. – Simone Weil

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