Quote by Simone Weil

With no matter what human being, taken individually, I always find reasons for concluding that sorrow and misfortune do not suit him; either because he seems too mediocre for anything so great, or, on the contrary, too precious to be destroyed.

With no matter what human being, taken individually, I alway

Summary

In this quote, the speaker suggests that every individual, regardless of their qualities or characteristics, does not deserve to experience sorrow and misfortune. Either the person appears too ordinary and incapable of bearing such intense emotions, or they possess inherent value and greatness that makes them too valuable to be subjected to suffering. The quote highlights the speaker's belief in the inherent worthiness and potential of each human being, serving as an argument against the manifestation of sorrow and misfortune in their lives.

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Sadness

By Simone Weil

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