"Whatever debases the intelligence degrades the entire human being." ― Simone Weil Topic(s): Intelligence More From Simone Weil "The contemporary form of true greatness lies in a civilization founded on the spirituality of work." "Beauty always promises, but never gives anything." "Humility is attentive patience." More In Intelligence "Christianity taught men that love is worth more than intelligence."― Jacques Maritain "Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them."― Albert Einstein "The battle for women’s rights has been largely won."― Margaret Thatcher