Quote by Simone Weil, letter written in M

As for the spirit of poverty, I do not remember any moment when it was not in me, although only to that unhappily small extent compatible with my imperfection. I fell in love with Saint Francis of Assisi as soon as I came to know about him. I always believed and hoped that one day Fate would force upon me the condition of a vagabond and a beggar which he embraced freely. Actually I felt the same way about prison.

As for the spirit of poverty, I do not remember any moment w

Summary

In this quote, the person expresses their lifelong connection to the spirit of poverty. They mention their admiration for Saint Francis of Assisi, who willingly embraced a life of being a vagabond and beggar. The individual always believed and hoped that one day they would also experience such a condition. They draw a parallel to their feelings about prison, suggesting that they view both poverty and imprisonment as transformative experiences that hold a certain allure to them.

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By Simone Weil, letter written in M

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