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One cannot imagine St. Francis of Assisi talking about rights
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"One cannot imagine St. Francis of Assisi talking about rights"

- Simone Weil

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In this quote, Simone Weil is suggesting that the idea of rights is not something that would have been gone over or valued by St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis was a 13th century Catholic friar understood for his simplicity, humbleness, and dedication to poverty and service to others. Weil is implying that St. Francis' focus was on living a life of altruism and compassion, instead of asserting one's own rights. This quote highlights the stark contrast in between the values of modern society, which positions a high importance on specific rights, and the worths of St. Francis, who focused on selflessness and service to others.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Simone Weil between February 3, 1909 and August 24, 1943. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 65 other quotes.

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