"Humanism was not wrong in thinking that truth, beauty, liberty, and equality are of infinite value, but in thinking that man can get them for himself without grace"

This quote by Simone Weil speaks to the concept of humanism, which is the belief that human beings can attaining greatness and progress without the need for magnificent intervention. Weil is suggesting that humanism is not incorrect in its belief that fact, appeal, liberty, and equality are of unlimited worth, but it is wrong in believing that humans can accomplish these things without grace. Weil is suggesting that grace, or divine intervention, is needed for human beings to accomplish these ideals. She is suggesting that humans can not attain these suitables on their own, and that grace is essential for them to be attained. Weil is emphasizing the value of grace in accomplishing these suitables, and that without it, people will not be able to reach their full capacity.