"The danger is not lest the soul should doubt whether there is any bread, but lest, by a lie, it should persuade itself that it is not hungry"

In this quote, Simone Weil is warning against the threat of self-deception. She argues that the true risk is not that our soul might doubt the existence of something essential, such as bread, but rather that we might encourage ourselves through a lie that we are not in need of it. This can be used to various aspects of life, such as physical requirements like food and shelter, however also psychological and spiritual requirements. Weil suggests that by denying our real appetite, we are ultimately rejecting ourselves the opportunity for development and fulfillment. Therefore, it is essential to be sincere with ourselves and acknowledge our requirements in order to truly nourish our souls.