Quote by Simone Weil

The role of the intelligence - that part of us which affirms and denies and formulates opinions is merely to submit.

The role of the intelligence - that part of us which affirms

Summary

This quote suggests that our intelligence should not dominate or overpower us, but instead, it should humbly surrender to something greater. It implies that our tendency to form opinions, make judgments, and affirm or deny things should be subservient to a higher authority or superior wisdom. In this perspective, intelligence should play a subordinate role, acknowledging its limitations and deferring to something beyond itself, be it intuition, moral values, or a higher power. It promotes humility and the recognition that there are limits to human understanding and knowledge.

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