Simone Weil
(1909-1943)

French Philosopher, Social Activist

birthdate: February 3
birthplace: Paris, France

QUOTES

Community
The love of our neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say, "What are you going through?"

Hunger
It is an eternal obligation toward the human being not to let him suffer from hunger when one has a chance of coming to his assistance.

Education
The most important part of teaching is to teach what it is to know.

Justice
The supernatural virtue of justice consists of behaving exactly as though there were equality when one is the stronger in an unequal relationship.