"Evil, when we are in its power, is not felt as evil, but as a necessity, even a duty."

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The theme of power is universal, yet Simone Weil manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on power often shapes our reality.

About Simone Weil

Simone Adolphine Weil was a French philosopher, mystic, political activist and labourer. Despite her short life, her ideas concerning religion, spirituality and politics have remained widely influential in contemporary philosophy.

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