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

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.