The poison of skepticism becomes, like alcoholism, tuberculosis, and some other diseases, much more virulent in a hitherto virgin soil. (Simone Weil)

The poison of skepticism becomes, like alcoholism, tuberculosis, and some other diseases, much more virulent in a hitherto virgin soil.

Simone Weil

Related topics

alcoholism poison skepticism soil tuberculosis virgin

Related quotes

Some look at things that are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were and ask why not? View quote
George Bernard Shaw
If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank. View quote
Woody Allen
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. View quote
Paul
The Virgin Mary, being obedient to his word, received from an angel the glad tidings that she would bear God. View quote
Irenaeus
It is only next to God that we can find true and eternal joy. We taste bitter poison when we live apart from sweet Jesus. View quote
Paisios of Mount Athos