If we turn our minds towards the good, it is impossible that little by little the whole soul will not be attracted thereto in spite of itself. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
Simone Weil Quote – “Absolutely unmixed attention is prayer.”
Absolutely unmixed attention is prayer. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
Simone Weil Quote – “Attention, taken to its highest degree…”
Attention, taken to its highest degree, is the same thing as prayer. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
Simone Weil Quote – “The most commonplace truth…”
The most commonplace truth when it floods the whole soul, is like a revelation. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
Simone Weil Quote – “We do not have to understand new things…”
We do not have to understand new things, but by dint of patience, effort and method to come to understand with our whole self the truths which are evident. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
Simone Weil Quote – “Attention alone, that attention which is so full that…”
Attention alone — that attention which is so full that the ‘I’ disappears — is required of me. I have to deprive all that I call ‘I’ of the light of my attention and turn it on to that which cannot be conceived. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
Simone Weil Quote – “In general we must not wish for…”
In general we must not wish for the disappearance of any of our troubles, but grace to transform them. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
Simone Weil Quote – “Even if our efforts of attention seem for years…”
Even if our efforts of attention seem for years to be producing no result, one day a light that is in exact proportion to them will flood the soul. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
Simone Weil Quote – “The beauty of the world is Christ’s tender smile for us…”
The beauty of the world is Christ’s tender smile for us, coming through matter. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
