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The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell. – Simone Weil

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As soon as men know that they can kill without fear of punishment or blame, they kill or at least they encourage killers with approving smiles. – Simone Weil

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To want friendship is a great fault. Friendship ought to be a gratuitous joy, like the joys afforded by art or life. – Simone Weil

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