Quote by Simone Weil

There can be a true grandeur in any degree of submissiveness, because it springs from loyalty to the laws and to an oath, and not from baseness of soul.

There can be a true grandeur in any degree of submissiveness

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a genuine nobility in being submissive, as long as it stems from a sense of loyalty to laws and a commitment to one's promises rather than showing a lack of dignity or character. It implies that true acts of submissiveness can embody a sense of honor and integrity, highlighting the importance of upholding principles and abiding by one's obligations.

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Obedience

By Simone Weil

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