The more civilized a man becomes, the less able he is to rea... - Weil, Simone

This quote is attributed to Weil, Simone.

"The more civilized a man becomes, the less able he is to read or hear anything in which feeling predominates over intellect."

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Philosopher-Mystic French-Jewish 1909–1943

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