A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.Bruce Lee
“Liberty, taking the word in its concrete sense, consists in the ability to choose.”
“Liberty, taking the word in its concrete sense, consists in the ability to choose.”
— SIMONE WEIL
Philosopher and activist · 1909 – 1943
Simone Weil was a French philosopher, mystic and political activist. Her posthumously published works, including Gravity and Grace and The Need for Roots, combine rigorous thought with deep spiritual and social concern.
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