"Every time that a human being succeeds in making an effort of attention with the sole idea of increasing his grasp of truth, he acquires a greater aptitude for grasping it, even if his effort produces no visible fruit." Simone Weil, "Reflections on the Right Use of School Studies with a View to the Love of God" Continue reading Almanac: Simone Weil on perseverence at About Last Night.
SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM on May 21, 2020