A Quote by Simone Weil

There are only two sorts of greatness: true greatness, which is of a spiritual order, and the old, old lie of world conquest. Conquest is an ersatz greatness.

Simone Weil

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Simone Weil
French - Philosopher
February 3, 1909 - August 24, 1943

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