Quote by Simone Weil

Oppression that is clearly inexorable and invincible does not give rise to revolt but to submission.

Oppression that is clearly inexorable and invincible does no

Summary

This quote suggests that when people perceive oppression as inevitable and unbeatable, they are more likely to submit to it rather than revolt against it. It implies that the absence of hope or possibility for change leads individuals to accept their circumstances and comply with the oppressor's demands. The quote highlights the psychological impact of oppressive systems, emphasizing that resistance often emerges when there is a glimmer of possibility for change, while resignation prevails in the face of seemingly insurmountable oppression.

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