Francisco Goya’s The Third of May 1808
Weil, Simone Oppression and Liberty
If we want to traverse this sombre age in manly fashion, we shall refrain, like the Ajax of Sophocles, from letting empty hopes set us afire.
Rembrandt van Rijn’s The Return of the Prodigal Son
Weil, Simone Waiting for God
Although today we seem ignorant to it, the formation of thef aculty of attention is the true goal and unique interest of all studies.
Francisco Goya’s Saturn Devouring His Son
Weil, Simone On the Abolition of All Political Parties
The second condition is that the people should express their will regarding the problems of public life – and not merely choose among various individuals; or, worse, among various irresponsible organisations (for the general will does not have the slightest connection with such choices)
Fra Angelico’s The Annunciation
Weil, Simone Gravity and Grace
Two forces rule the universe, light and gravity.