The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell.
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"The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell." — Simone Weil
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The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell. — Simone Weil
About Simone Weil
Simone Weil was a Philosopher from France (1909–1943).
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This quote is attributed to Simone Weil, a Philosopher from France.
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Simone Weil lived from 1909 – 1943.