When once a certain class o... by Simone Weil, a French Philosopher

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“When once a certain class of people has been placed by the temporal and spiritual authorities outside the ranks of those whose life has value, then nothing comes more naturally to men than murder.”

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Name: Simone Weil

Nationality: French

Date of Birth: Feb 3, 1909

Date of Death: Aug 24, 1943

Profession: Philosopher

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