"Charity. To love human beings in so far as they are nothing. That is to love them as God does."

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When Simone Weil speaks about religion, it invites us to pause and reflect on our own journey. How often do we consider the subtle impacts of religion in our daily lives? This thought-provoking perspective challenges conventional wisdom and encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves.

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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"Ah, mon cher, for anyone who is alone, without God and without a master, the weight of days is dreadful."

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