"In the intellectual order, the virtue of humility is nothing more nor less than the power of attention." ― Simone Weil Topic(s): Power More From Simone Weil "The role of the intelligence – that part of us which affirms and denies and formulates opinions is merely to submit." "To want friendship is a great fault. Friendship ought to be a gratuitous joy, like the joys afforded by art or life." "Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached." More In Power "Personality has power to uplift, power to depress, power to curse, and power to bless."― Paul Harris "You know, we’re taught that in a democracy power comes from being elected."― Robert Caro "The only religious way to think of death is as part and parcel of life."― Thomas Mann