Quote by Simone Weil
The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the c

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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The contemporary form of true greatness lies in a civilization founded on the spirituality of work. – Simone Weil

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There is one, and only one, thing in modern society more hideous than crime namely, repressive justice. – Simone Weil

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I am not opposed to intelligence reform on its face, but any changes should reflect the current context. – Ted Stevens

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There is no greater evidence of superior intelligence than to be surprised at nothing. – Josh Billings

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The great corporations of this country were not founded by ordinary people. They were founded by people with extraordinary intelligence, ambition, and aggressiveness. – Daniel Patrick Moynihan

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Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance. – Confucius

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