The Our Father contains all possible petitions; we cannot conceive of any prayer not already contained in it. It is to prayer what Christ is to humanity.
Simone WeilA beautiful woman looking at her image in the mirror may very well believe the image is herself. An ugly woman knows it is not.
Simone WeilWhat is surprising is not that oppression should make its appearance only after higher forms of economy have been reached, but that it should always accompany them.
Simone WeilOne must always be ready to change sides with justice, that fugitive from the winning camp.
Simone Weil