The first thing that we know about ourselves is our imperfection. This is what Descartes meant when he said: 'I know God before I know myself.' (Simone Weil)

The first thing that we know about ourselves is our imperfection. This is what Descartes meant when he said: 'I know God before I know myself.'

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