Quote by Simone Weil

Purity is the power to contemplate defilement.

Purity is the power to contemplate defilement.

Summary

This quote suggests that true purity lies in the ability to understand and be aware of impurities or negative aspects of the world without being influenced or tainted by them. It implies that a pure mind can contemplate and analyze defilement, but still maintain its innate clarity and virtuous nature. This idea emphasizes the strength and resilience of purity, portraying it as a force that remains untainted even in the face of negativity.

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By Simone Weil

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