Rome is the Great Beast of atheism and materialism, adoring nothing but itself. Israel is the Great Beast of religion. Neither one nor the other is likable. The Great Beast is always repulsive
Simone WeilA self-respecting nation is ready for anything, including war, except for a renunciation of its option to make war.
Simone WeilIt is a fault to wish to be understood before we have made ourselves clear to ourselves.
Simone WeilOne should identify oneself with the universe itself. Everything that is less than the universe is subjected to suffering.
Simone Weil